Officers attached to the Pinto Police Post conducted a road traffic exercise along Pinto Main Road, Santa Rosa between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, 28th February, 2026. During vehicular and pedestrian traffic checks, officers stopped a red Hyundai Elantra and discovered the driver was wanted in the St. Joseph Police District for the offence of Interfering with a Motor Vehicle. A search of the vehicle and its occupants was conducted, revealing a black knapsack on the front seat passenger containing one black and silver Ruger SRP semi-automatic pistol fitted with a magazine containing seventeen (17) rounds of 9mm ammunition. Two individuals were arrested during the operation. The firearm and ammunition were seized as evidence.
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This is the 2nd seizures reported in Arima in 2026.
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Community Standing: Stable — Arima
Yard Security Habits: Moderate-risk areas see opportunistic theft of outdoor items left accessible. Tools, garden equipment, and loose items near fences or gates are regular targets. Bring valuables inside or secure them behind a locked gate each evening.
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