ROSEAU, Dominica, Sep. 13, CMC – The police say they arrested three Venezuelan nationals who were found in possession of cocaine, a firearm and ammunition.

The police report that the Venezuelans were arrested early Wednesday by officers assigned to the Drug Squad Unit and the Grand Bay Police . They were arrested on suspicion of possession to cocaine with intent to supply and possession of firearm without being the holder of a valid license.

According to the police   5500 grams of   cocaine, two nine – mm pistols and 22 rounds of live ammunition were discovered in their possession.

Following their arrest,  they were transported to police headquarters for ongoing investigation.