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Gun recovered from crashed getaway vehicle after prison officer shooting

Churchill Roosevelt Highway near Oropune walkover, Piarco, Tunapuna - Piarco

Following the targeted shooting of Prison Officer Govindra Balgobin on June 20, 2025, police recovered a firearm from the white Nissan Wingroad that crashed on Churchill Roosevelt Highway near the Oropune walkover during the suspects' getaway attempt.

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This is the 2nd seizures reported in Piarco in 2025.

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Safe Haven Status — Piarco

Risk Level: 2.5/10 · Primary Concern: Seizures

Security Maintenance: Regular checks of your home security — burglar proofing, gate locks, yard lighting, and perimeter fencing — help maintain your area's excellent safety record.

Pedestrian-Friendly Rating: Low reports of street-level incidents make this one of the most pedestrian-friendly hotspots in our database for evening commutes and outdoor activity.

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