Police seize two illegal firearms in North East La Penitence operations

In a series of intelligence-led operations and routine patrols in North East La Penitence, police officers successfully seized two illegal firearms and ammunition, one from an Albouystown welder and the other discarded by a wanted suspect who managed to escape capture.
At midnight on Friday, ranks conducting an intelligence-led operation in North East La Penitence, Georgetown, intercepted Shakeel Cox, a 23-year-old welder from Albouystown.
According to reports, plain-clothes detectives approached Cox and requested a search, which he agreed to without resistance. Upon inspection, officers discovered a 9mm pistol with its serial number filed off and three rounds of 9mm ammunition concealed in a black one-strap bag that Cox had in his possession.
However, further searches revealed only payslips and a Western Union receipt, all bearing Cox’s name.

When asked if he possessed a firearm license, Cox admitted that he did not. He was immediately arrested and cautioned, and chose to remain silent.
Cox was then escorted to the East La Penitence Police Station, where the firearm and ammunition were marked, placed in separate evidence bags, sealed, and lodged for further analysis at the ballistics section.
Just a few hours later, at approximately 03:10h on Saturday, police acting on intelligence proceeded to Harpy Drive, North East La Penitence, where they attempted to apprehend Jamal Halley, also known as “Biggs.”
Halley, who is wanted for discharging a loaded firearm with intent during an incident on March 14, 2025, at Independence Boulevard, Albouystown, was spotted standing with several individuals in the area.

As two ranks exited their vehicle to confront him, Halley immediately fled, running east from the roadway onto a dam leading to the North East La Penitence squatting area.
A foot chase ensued, during which officers observed Halley throw an object onto the dam before continuing his escape. He managed to jump several zinc fences, evading capture.
Upon searching the area, police recovered a .45 Glock pistol on the dam. The firearm was secured and taken to the East La Penitence Police Station, where it was dusted for fingerprints. The magazine was ejected and found to contain ten (10) .45 rounds of ammunition.
Both firearms are now part of active investigations. Authorities continue to pursue Halley, urging members of the public with any information on his whereabouts to come forward.