Elite athlete held in Debe with gun, ganja

A NATIONAL athlete who has represented this country in several local, regional and international competition, was held during a road, traffic exercise on Saturday afternoon for allegedly having an illegal firearm and marijuana.

A police report said officers taking part in the exercise had cause to stop and search the athlete's car along the Solomon Hochoy Highway extension near the Debe roundabout.

During the search, they found a loaded semi-automatic pistol and 62.5 grammes of compressed marijuana. They then arrested the 31-year-old athlete.

The athlete is facing several charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition. Police sources said the investigation is ongoing since checks are to be made to ascertain whether the weapon had been used in any crimes.

The athlete is facing several charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition. Police sources said the investigation is ongoing since checks are to be made to ascertain whether the weapon had been used in any crimes and who or where the athlete got it from. and who or where the athlete got it from.

A total of 22 drivers received tickets for exceeding the speed limit.

Insp Harold Ogiste co-ordinated the exercise, which included Cpls Harrilal and Mohammed and other police in the Southern Division.