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June 26, 2022
Two men arrested after firearm seizure in Lucea
HANOVER, Jamaica— The Hanover police seized a Taurus 9mm pistol with a magazine containing 12 rounds of ammunition at Old Pen, Hopewell, in Hanover on Sunday, June 26.
Reports are that at about 4:30 am, a joint police/military team was on patrol in the area when the driver of a bike was signalled to stop. The driver and the pillion were searched and the weapon was found in a bag that was being carried by the pillion.
Both men were arrested for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.
Police say that investigations are ongoing.