September 26, 2020
St James farmer arrested for illegal gun, ammo at grave digging
ST JAMES, Jamaica— A St James farmer was yesterday arrested and charged following the seizure of a gun and several rounds of ammunition in Barrett Town, St James.
According to the police, Eric White has been charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.
Lawmen said that 4:25 pm, officers went to a cemetery to disperse a large crowd gathered at a grave digging.
On the approach of the police, a man was seen acting in a manner which aroused their suspicion.
He was accosted, searched and a 9mm pistol and one 9mm taken from his waistband.
His court date is being finalised.