Gun, ammo seized in St James
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December 19, 2015

Gun, ammo seized in St James

ST JAMES, Jamaica – The police are reporting the seizure of a 9mm browning pistol and eight 9mm cartridges on patrol on the Orange main road, Adelphi in St James early this morning.

Reports are that about 2:10 am, a team of officers was on patrol along the main road when a vehicle was stopped and searched and the firearm and ammunition allegedly seized.

Two men were subsequently taken into custody; however, their identities are being withheld pending further investigations.

The police say investigations continue.

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