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Firearm seized in Hanover
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August 11, 2016

Firearm seized in Hanover

HANOVER, Jamaica – A firearm and several rounds of ammunition were seized by a team of police officers during an operation in Haughton Meadows, Lucea, Hanover today.

Reports are that between the hours of 12:05 am, and 1:50 am, officers conducted a special operation at a premises, where they seized on Taurus 9mm pistol along with a magazine containing ten 9mm rounds.

One man was taken into custody in connection with the seizure; however his identity is being withheld pending further investigations.

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