Photos | Major gun, ammunition bust at wharf in St James
Published:Tuesday | January 12, 2021 | 9:05 AM
The police are reporting that there was a major firearm and ammunition bust at the wharf in St James on Monday.
According to the police, 19 firearms, including six high powered rifles, and just over 470 assorted rounds of ammunition have been seized.
They say a major multi-agency investigation is now underway as investigators seek to identify the individuals responsible.
The police say more information will be provided.
The police are reporting that they have seized 19 firearms, including six high-powered rifles in a barrel at a wharf in Montego Bay, St James.
Just over 470 assorted rounds of ammunition were also found.
The police say investigations are continuing.
Last year, the St James Police Division recorded the highest number of illegal gun seizures with 116 firearms and 1,378 assorted round of ammunition.
Head of the St James police department Senior Superintendent Vernon Ellis says the parish in on a campaign to find illegal guns
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