00:00The cause of death has been determined as strangulation, accompanied by blunt force and sharp force traumatic injuries to the
00:09body.
00:10What was initially suspected to be a gunshot wound has now been clarified by the forensic pathologist's findings.
00:18Police Commissioner Alistair Guevara confirming the cause of death of acting Corporal Anushka Eversley during a TTPS media conference this
00:26afternoon.
00:26The public awoke to the horrific news of the officer's death at the San Fernando Municipal Police Station,
00:31where it was also discovered that more than 100 firearms and over 4,000 rungs of ammunition were taken from
00:37the station's strong room early Sunday morning.
00:40Commissioner Guevara said since then, arrests have been made and more guns and ammunition have been recovered, while two suspects
00:47initially questioned have been released.
00:49At present, six men between the ages of 16 and 33 are in custody.
00:56Two women and one male detainee who were held yesterday have since been released.
01:01As inquiries progress, further changes in persons in custody are expected.
01:07In relation to the theft of arms and ammunition from the San Fernando Municipal Police Headquarters,
01:13the TTPS has thus far successfully recovered 38 firearms, one MPX submachine gun, one shotgun, one revolver and 35 pistols.
01:24The commissioner also indicated they were looking at more stringent measures in the storage and safekeeping of firearms at various
01:30stations.
01:31The TTPS is actively pursuing several interventions aimed at not only the San Fernando Municipal Police, but across the wider
01:40municipal service.
01:41These measures will seek to address existing gaps and implement significant changes to safeguard against reoccurrences of this nature.
01:51Immediate reforms are being introduced to strengthen firearm storage and ensure strict adherence to relevant policies and standing orders.
02:01He said the investigation remains an active one and also said that it had recovered an additional 929 rungs of
02:07the stolen ammunition.
02:08Mark Wissand, TV6 News.
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