Two men charged over seizure of 81 rounds of ammunition in Tivoli Gardens
Published:Sunday | June 8, 2025 | 5:54 PM
The police have charged two men in connection with the seizure of 81 rounds of ammunition found in a vehicle they were in while parked in Tivoli Gardens, Kingston on Saturday.
Charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of ammunition, dealing in prohibited weapons, trafficking prohibited weapons, and stockpiling prohibited weapons are 31-year-old Jhamaal Reid, of Tivoli Gardens, and 31-year-old Romar Brown, of Burlington Avenue, Kingston 10.
The police report that personnel assigned to the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Division (C-TOC) were conducting an operation when they stopped and searched a grey Mazda Demio on Sangster Crescent.
Police say the ammunition was discovered hidden behind the front passenger seat.
Both men were taken into custody and subsequently charged.
A date is to be set for the men to appear in court.
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