Five people were arrested during separate anti-crime exercises conducted by officers of the Southern and North Central Divisions on Wednesday.
Between 4 pm and 8 pm, officers of the Southern Division Task Force arrested two men.
A 33-year-old man was arrested for possession of 72 grammes of cannabis, while a 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with larceny and home invasions within the Princes Town Policing District.
Officers also conducted checks at several bars and other recreational establishments, as well as in areas prone to violent crimes and home invasions within the Princes Town and Barrackpore policing districts.
The exercise was coordinated by Snr Supt Hospedales and carried out by officers of the Southern Division Task Force Areas East and West.
Meanwhile, three people were arrested during a warrant exercise conducted by officers of the North Central Division.
A 70-year-old man of Sunset Court, Paradise Gardens, Tacarigua, was arrested on a High Court bench warrant, while a 44-year-old man of Oropune Gardens, Piarco, was arrested on two affiliation committal warrants amounting to $40,000.
A 20-year-old man of Portugal Avenue, Tumpuna Road, Arima, was also arrested for obscene language, obstructing a police officer in the execution of his duties and resisting arrest.
The exercise was coordinated by Snr Supt Gift, Supt Ward, ASP Pierre, ASP Bharath, W/ASP Fraser-Ramsey and Ag/Insp Ragbir.
