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Man arrested after firearm seized on Maxfield Avenue

Published:Friday | February 21, 2025 | 5:04 PM
The weapon was alleged found during a snap raid.
The weapon was alleged found during a snap raid.

A man has been arrested over the seizure of a firearm on Maxfield Avenue in St Andrew on Friday morning.

The Taurus 9mm pistol was affixed with an empty magazine, a police statement said.

The Hunts Bay police said the gun was found during the search of a premises at about 9:03 a.m.

A police team was conducting an operation in the area.

The man was reportedly occupying the premises.

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