Sisters and taxi operator arrested for gun and ammunition possession
Published:Thursday | December 21, 2023 | 2:51 PM
Two sisters are among three people arrested after an illegal firearm and ammunition were seized in Longwood district, Race Course, Clarendon on Wednesday, the police report.
The sisters are 28-year-old Shanel Francis, a bartender of Savannah, Hayes, in the parish, and 25-year-old Shantel Francis, a labourer of Water Lane, also in the parish.
A taxi driver, 40-year-old Peter Cunningham, also known and 'Rando', of Longwood district in Race Course was also arrested.
A police team was conducting a spot check when a grey Toyota Probox that was heading towards them reversed.
The vehicle was intercepted and searched. A Glock pistol with nine rounds was reportedly found on the floor of the vehicle.
The trio was subsequently taken into custody pending further investigation.
- Olivia Brown
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