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72 rounds of ammunition found in unfinished house in St James

Published:Monday | January 29, 2024 | 9:59 AM
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Some 72 rounds of ammunition were found in an unfinished house in Green Pond, St James.

No arrest was made in connection with the find.

The police say a team from the Specialized Operations Branch was on an operation on Friday afternoon on Huggins Lane in the community when the structure was searched.

During a search, sixty 5.56mm, six 7.62mm and six 9mm cartridges were found buried underground inside the building.

The investigation continues.

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