ST ANN, Jamaica — The police, during separate operations in St Ann, have arrested six people in connection with the seizure of three firearms and 12 rounds of ammunition.

According to the police, five men were arrested on Monday during an operation in Mammee Bay in the parish. Lawmen said about 12:30 pm, a search was conducted at a premises when a .380 pistol with a magazine containing eight rounds of ammunition was found hidden behind a refrigerator.

The following day, about 3:20 pm, a dwelling house in Orange Hill was searched and a 9mm pistol with four rounds of ammunition was seized, the police reported. A woman was taken into custody in relation with the seizure.

The police said a 9mm pistol was also seized at a plaza in Discovery Bay, yesterday.

Officers were reportedly on mobile patrol when a man fled on their approach, leaving behind a bag containing the weapon. No arrest was made in relation to this seizure.

The police said the latest seizures brings to 10 the number of firearms seized in the parish since the start of the year.