Sophia man arrested with unlicensed firearm

Police on Monday arrested 25-year-old Kyle Small, a resident of ‘C’ Field, Sophia, after he was allegedly found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

The arrest took place at around 12:20 hrs.

Police Headquarters, in a statement, said two ranks attached to the Brickdam Police Station’s anti-crime patrol were on duty in the Sophia area, when they received information about a domestic violence report at Lot 593 ‘C’ Field, Sophia.

They went to investigate and upon their arrival, Small was seen walking out of the yard, acting in a suspicious manner. He was stopped and identified himself to the officers.

A search was conducted and a 9mm Taurus pistol was allegedly found hidden in his pants crotch, along with a magazine containing five live 9mm rounds of ammunition.

When asked if he was a licensed firearm holder, police said Small admitted that he was not. As such, he was immediately told of the offence, arrested, and cautioned.

The suspect was escorted to the Turkeyen Police Station, where the firearm and ammunition were marked, sealed, and lodged for ballistic examination. Small remains in custody as investigations continue.