SOUTH REWARD:--- On Thursday January 23rd, 2014 at approximately 10:45am during a routine control by a unit of the Intervention Team, two persons were arrested for the possession of marijuana and a firearm. The control took place on Carrot Road in South Reward when police spotted a suspicious gray jeep driving on that road. The driver of the jeep was ordered to stop. The jeep was approached by the officers when they smelled the strong scent of marijuana. The occupants of the vehicle were ordered to exit the vehicle, which they did. With permission of the driver (33), the jeep was searched, at which time several small plastic bags containing an amount of marijuana were found. Both suspects were arrested on the spot. As the investigation continued and the suspects were searched, a fully loaded .38 Baretta pistol was found on the 19 year old passenger who is a student at the Milton Peters College. The drugs and firearm were both confiscated. The suspects, the drugs, and weapon were taken to the Police Head Quarters and handed over to the Detective Department who will continue with this investigation.
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