Illegal gun seized in Kingston
Published:Sunday | October 3, 2021 | 2:08 PM
The police are reporting the seizure of a firearm on James Street in downtown Kingston on Saturday.
It is reported that about 6:00 p.m., a police team was on patrol in the area when they heard explosions coming from the direction of Sutton Street.
The team responded and reportedly saw a man running with a firearm.
The team pursued him.
The police say the man entered a premises on James Street.
A snap raid ensued and a CZ-75 nine millimetre pistol with an empty magazine was found in the cellar.
The man, however, managed to escape.
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