Man arrested in Spanish Town for alleged gun and ammunition possession
Published:Monday | June 30, 2025 | 9:55 AM
The St Catherine North police have arrested a 40-year-old man for alleged breaches of the Firearms Act.
About 4:45 a.m., a police party was reportedly called to the scene of loud explosions at a bar along Walks Road, Spanish Town, St Catherine.
Upon arrival of the team, the suspect was allegedly observed with a bulge in his waistband.
The police accosted him and conducted a search of his person and reportedly discovered a nine-millimetre pistol affixed with a magazine containing 13 rounds of cartridges.
The police say initial checks revealed that he didn't have a licence or permit for the weapon.
He was taken into custody on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition.
The suspect's name is being withheld pending further investigation.
- Rasbert Turner
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