August 27, 2015
Illegal gun and ammo seized in Hanover
HANOVER, Jamaica – One firearm and several rounds of ammunition were seized by lawmen during an operation on the Great River main road in Hanover on Thursday.
Reports from police in Lucea are that about 5:30 pm, a team of officers was in the area when the driver of a motor vehicle was signalled to stop. The driver complied and the vehicle was searched. A 9mm Smith and Wesson pistol along with eight rounds of ammunition were seized.
One man was taken into custody in connection with the seizure; his identity is being withheld pending further investigations.