Teenager charged for alleged possession of gun and ammunition
Published:Sunday | August 20, 2023 | 3:08 PM
A 16- year-old boy has been charged with several offences following the seizure of a firearm at his home on Walkers Avenue in Gregory Park, Portmore, on August 16.
The police say about midday, lawmen were on an operation in the area, when a premises that was occupied by the teen was searched.
During the search, a .38 revolver containing one .38 round of ammunition was allegedly found in his possession.
He was subsequently arrested.
He is charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition and removal of mark on firearm.
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