A St James bar operator was arrested and charged on Monday following the alleged seizure of 27 rounds of ammunition at his home.

Charged with unauthorised possession of ammunition is 33-year-old Albert Dobson, of Seaview Heights in Flankers.

Reports from the Montego Bay police are that about 3 p.m. a snap raid was carried out at Dobson's home where 27 point 40mm cartridges were found wrapped inside a black sock that was on a shelf.

Dobson was arrested and subsequently charged.

His court date is being finalised.

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