September 27, 2018
Firearm and ammunition seized in St Catherine
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A firearm along with several rounds of ammunition were left behind by two men who reportedly fled the police on Bungo Lane in Spanish Town, St Catherine this morning.
Reports from the police’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) are that about 9:10 am, police were on an operation in the area and upon seeing them, two men ran and escaped in the area.
The surrounding was subsequently searched and one Hi-point 40 Smith and Wesson pistol with a magazine containing three cartridges were found in a culvert.
Police said investigations into the seizure are ongoing.