Puerto Rico Police officers arrested two men in separate operations in Ponce and seized firearms and ammunition. During a patrol in the Bélgica neighborhood, on Bogotá street, agents saw two apparently armed individuals who fled upon noticing the police presence and abandoned a white 2013 Ford Fiesta. Inspecting the vehicle, officers found five magazines, including one with 14 rounds of .40 caliber, two with 13 and 12 rounds of 9 millimeter respectively, one with capacity for 17 rounds, and an extended magazine with capacity for 31 rounds of .40 caliber.
They also seized a plastic bag with marijuana and a Supreme brand cloth bundle. In another intervention, on Bolivia street, agents arrested Yadiel Torregrosa Vélez and seized a Glock 23 pistol, .40 caliber, two magazines with 19 and 17 rounds, an iPhone, and $186 in cash. His case was consulted with the prosecutor on duty for possible charges.
Separately, as part of investigation into complaint 2026-3-758-1094, authorities obtained a search warrant for a black four-door Volkswagen Taos and seized a Glock 19 pistol, 9 millimeter, three magazines, 56 rounds of that caliber, a wrapper with marijuana, and $324 in cash. Jean Carlos Arroyo Arroyo was arrested in that case and cited for October 27, 2026.
The operations are part of security initiatives led by Colonel Rolando Trinidad, commander of the Ponce police area.