2 held in overnight exercise

A St Helena couple is in police custody after a gun, ammunition and camouflage clothing were found at their home last night.

Police said members of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) carried out exercises between 3 pm and 10 pm in Cunupia, where they went to an apartment at Wall Street, St Helena.

While searching the house, police found a Glock 45 caliber pistol with 30 rounds of ammunition, double drum magazine, a marijuana grinder and two pairs of camouflage pants.

Police also found and seized a silver Nissan Sylphy car with false identification plates.

A man and woman, ages 41 and 40 respectively, were detained and taken to the Central Police Station where they are assisting investigators from the Stolen Vehicles Squad.