Men arrested, gun seized after cops fired on in New Market
Published:Saturday | January 29, 2022 | 3:46 PM
The police have apprehended a group of men and recovered an illegal firearm after they allegedly fired at cops in New Market, St Elizabeth, last evening.
During the confrontation a bullet was fired into a police service vehicle, piercing the windscreen.
No injuries were reported.
Swift response and a collaborative effort between the St Elizabeth police and their Westmoreland counterparts resulted in the capture of the men and the seizure of the firearm.
The police say investigations are ongoing.
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