Gun seized in St Elizabeth, two men arrested
Published:Sunday | May 5, 2024 | 3:25 PM
Two men were arrested by the St Elizabeth police following the seizure of an illegal gun this morning.
They were arrested on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorized possession of ammunition.
The police report that about 3:30 a.m., cops were on patrol along the Braes River main road when a Toyota Fielder motor car was signalled to stop.
The driver complied.
The car was searched and, according to the police, a Smith and Wesson nine millimetre pistol affixed with a magazine containing 13 rounds of nine millimetre cartridges was found between the front seat.
The occupants were taken into custody.
Their names have been withheld pending further investigation.
- Rasbert Turner
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