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Police find AK-47, pistol, ammo, drugs in North Sophia raid
A joint intelligence operation lasting for more than seven hours unearthed a large cache of cannabis, foreign and local currency and two weapons. Two persons, a construction worker and his wife, have since been taken into custody.
The drugs recovered and ammunition recovered in the raid (Two images)
The operation began around 22:30hrs on Sunday and ranks worked straight through until the next morning.
Acting Crime Chief Michael Kingston said that the ranks recovered one unlicensed AK-47 and a pistol along with 66 matching rounds. The police also found more than 32 kilograms of cannabis.
Investigators are also seeking a third suspect in relation to guns recovered.
According to Acting Crime Chief, the guns will be cross checked to link them to any recent crimes.
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