Mechanic charged after illegal gun found under seat
Published:Friday | July 15, 2022 | 4:08 PM
A mechanic has been charged in connection with the seizure of an illegal firearm that was found inside a vehicle during a stop and search operation in Lizard Town, Spanish Town in St Catherine.
Charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition is 28-year-old Omar Murray of Palm Crescent in Frazer's Content in Spanish Town.
The police report that about 12:05 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, a team that was on operation stopped a white Toyota Axio motor car and conducted a search.
According to the police, a Glock pistol, fitted with a magazine containing eight (8) .40mm rounds was found under the driver's seat.
Murray was subsequently arrested and was later charged following an interview.
His court date is being arranged.
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