Ranks of ‘A’ Division say they are searching for two suspects who escaped their clutches on Tuesday, but not before dropping their firearm in the process.
According to the police, about 09:30 hrs, ranks on a motorcycle conducting patrols on the Vlissengen Road, observed the suspects proceeding in front of them on a CG Motorcycle without the rear registration number plate and summoned them to stop, but instead of doing so, the pillion rider, reportedly, took out a firearm from his waist and tossed it in the parapet while the rider sped away.
The ranks, this publication was informed, promptly retrieved the weapon, which was identified as a .380 pistol with five (5) live rounds, and went in pursuit of the men but were unsuccessful in apprehending them.
The weapon and ammunition have since been lodged.
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