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Illegal gun seized in St James, man arrested

Published:Tuesday | August 24, 2021 | 4:15 PM
The gun was handed over to the police by residents. The man was subsequently arrested.

The St James Police seized an illegal firearm in the community of Adelphi last night.

A man was taken into custody in connection with the seizure.

His identity is being withheld pending further investigations

The police report that about 10:30 p.m., cops were on patrol in the community along the Adelphi main road when they were approached by residents who handed over a single action browning pistol to the police team.

The man was then accosted.

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