January 5, 2017
Man held with illegal gun after attempting to elude cops
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man trying to elude the police yesterday was accosted and a firearm taken from him during an operation on Wellington Road in Kingston.
Reports from the Kingston Western Police Division are that a team was on patrol about 2:05 pm when the man was seen walking along the roadway. He reportedly attempted to elude them through a gate, but was accosted, searched and a Smith and Wesson 9mm pistol found in his pants pocket.
Police say the firearm was further examined and found to contain a magazine loaded with 13 rounds.
The man was taken into custody; however, the police say his identity is being withheld pending further investigations.
