Mobay man charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition
Published:Monday | May 8, 2023 | 3:41 PM
Thirty-year-old Hopeton Ewan, otherwise called 'Paul', of Sunrise Crescent, Porto Bello, St James was arrested and charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition following an operation along Creek Street, Montego Bay, St James on Sunday.
Reports from the Montego Bay Police are that about 1:45 p.m., lawmen were on operation in the area when they saw a man whose actions aroused their suspicion. He was accosted, searched and a Ranger .38 revolver containing two 9mm cartridges was found in his possession.
He was subsequently taken into custody and later charged. His court date is being finalised.
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