A homemade shotgun was recovered from a bushy area off Hillcrest Crescent, Windy Hill, Arouca during a roving police exercise conducted by the North Central Division on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The operation took place between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and was initiated by ACP Singh, Senior Superintendent Pierre, and Superintendent Gift, coordinated by ASP Bharath and Inspector Pierre. Officers received information about a firearm hidden in the location and conducted a search, discovering the long homemade shotgun lying on the southern side of the area. No one was arrested in connection with the firearm recovery. The weapon has been seized as evidence.
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This is the 1st seizures reported in Arouca in 2025.
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Emergency Preparedness: In areas with elevated violent crime, keep your phone charged and accessible. Know the nearest police station location and have emergency contacts on speed dial.
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