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Illegal gun and ammunition seized in St Andrew, man in custody

Published:Tuesday | November 5, 2019 | 10:15 AM

One man was arrested on reasonable suspicion of illegal possession of firearm and ammunition following the seizure of a Taurus 9mm pistol on Old Hope Road in St Andrew on Monday.

The Matilda’s Corner Police report that about 6:30 p.m., a team was on patrol in the area when a man was seen acting in a manner that aroused their suspicion.

He was accosted and searched and the firearm removed from his waistband.

His identity is being withheld pending further investigations.

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