Illegal gun seized in Manchester, two men charged
Published:Wednesday | April 6, 2022 | 9:35 AM
Two men have been charged over the seizure of a nine millimetre Beretta pistol with a magazine containing sixteen 9mm rounds of ammunition in Greenvale, Manchester on Tuesday.
Charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition are 41-year-old mechanic Anthony Robinson, otherwise called 'Damion', and 49-year-old Wayne Williams, otherwise called 'Bushy', both of Coffee Piece, Clarendon.
The police report that about 12:35 p.m., a team was conducting an operation in the area, during which a vehicle was stopped and searched.
According to the police, the weapon and ammunition were found.
The two men were subsequently arrested and charged.
Their court date is being finalised.
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