Police held eight Venezuelans and two locals during an Operation Horizon exercise that also saw them seize 11 illegal firearms.

Between 10am and 4pm on Sunday, a joint team intercepted a Kia panel van in the vicinity of Chatham South Trace, Point Fortin.

The van was driven by a 29-year-old, who was accompanied by a 23-year-old.

In the back of the vehicle they found nine Venezuelans, including a 4-year-old child.

They also found:

• A revolver with ammunition in the front of the vehicle
• A bag containing eight revolvers, two pistols and assorted ammunition
• A transparent plastic bag with  cocaine
• 28 bottles of Venezuelan alcohol

The TTPS says the persons were arrested, while the child was handed over to a relative.