Two firearms seized in Hanover, men in custody

HANOVER, Jamaica— Two men were apprehended in relation to the seizure of two firearms in Sandy Bay, Hopewell in Hanover on Monday, August 15.

Reports from the Lucea Police are that about 7:45 pm, lawmen were on patrol in the area when they saw two men acting in a manner that aroused suspicion.

The men were apprehended and searched.

One 9mm Glock pistol, one Taurus 9mm pistol and 62 rounds of ammunition were seized.

The identities of the men are being withheld pending further investigations.

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