Man arrested after gun seized in St Andrew traffic stop
Published:Wednesday | August 30, 2023 | 4:11 PM
A firearm and ammunition were seized during an operation by the security forces in Lacy district, Lawrence Tavern, St Andrew on Wednesday.
Reports from the Lawrence Tavern police are that about 6:30 a.m., a joint police-military team signalled the driver of a white Honda Stream motor car to stop.
The driver complied and a search was conducted.
During the search, a nine-millimetre pistol with a magazine containing 12 rounds was found in a hidden compartment, according to the police.
A man was arrested in relation to the seizure.
His identity is being withheld pending further investigations.
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