Illegal gun seized in Westmoreland, six men arrested
Published:Friday | November 19, 2021 | 4:24 PM
The police in Westmoreland are reporting the seizure of an illegal gun and the arrest of six men.
The incident happened along the Hertford main road about 9:05 last night.
The police report that cops observed a group of men at a bar in breach of the Disaster Risk Management Act.
Upon their approach, the cops reportedly observed an object being thrown.
According to the police, the object was retrieved and a closer examination revealed that it was a 45 calibre pistol with a magazine containing one cartridge.
The occupants of the bar were taken into custody in relation to the seizure.
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