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Five arrested in Old Harbour Bay following gun and ammunition seizure

Published:Sunday | January 21, 2024 | 10:59 AM
During a search of the vehicle three loaded pistols were found. - File photo

Five people, including three juveniles, were arrested by the Old Harbour police in St Catherine following the seizure of three illegal guns.

It's reported that about 1:00 a.m. Sunday, the police were on duty in the Old Harbour Bay area when explosions were heard.

The team responded and intercepted a Toyota Probox motor car along the Old Harbour Bay main road.

One man reportedly ran from the vehicle and escaped.

During a search of the vehicle three loaded pistols were found.

The remaining five occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody pending further investigations.

- Rasbert Turner

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