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Illegal gun seized in Charlemont, St Catherine, man arrested

Published:Thursday | June 1, 2023 | 4:45 PM
Charges are pending against the man.

An illegal gun was seized by the police in Charlemont, St Catherine on Wednesday and a man arrested.

The Linstead police report that about 11 a.m. police personnel swooped down on a premises occupied by the man. 

A search was conducted during which a nine millimetre semi-automatic pistol was seized, according to the police.

The man was subsequently taken into custody on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon.

His name is being withheld pending a question and answer session with legal representation.

- Rasbert Turner

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