Two guns seized in the Corporate Area, four arrested
Published:Wednesday | December 21, 2022 | 5:13 PM
Four men are now in police custody following the seizure of two guns and ammunition in separate incidents in the Corporate Area.
In the one of the incidents, a Smith and Wesson revolver with five rounds of ammunition was seized along Holborn Road, New Kingston in St Andrew on Tuesday.
Three men were arrested in connection with the seizure.
The New Kingston police say about 11:45 p.m., three men were accosted along the main road, and searched and the firearm was found.
The men were subsequently arrested.
Meanwhile, a man was arrested in connection with the seizure of an illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition at the intersection of Bread Lane and Charles Street in downtown Kingston on Tuesday.
The Denham Town police say about 9:10 p.m., lawmen were on patrol when a man was seen who aroused their suspicion.
He was accosted, searched and a Taurus pistol and six rounds of ammunition were seized.
He was taken into custody.
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