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Manchester man arrested after allegedly being held with gun
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September 15, 2023

Manchester man arrested after allegedly being held with gun

MANCHESTER, Jamaica – A construction worker of a Manchester address has been charged with breaches of the firearms act after he was allegedly caught with a gun at a bar.

The incident occurred during a joint police/military operation in mango Grove district, Bellaire, in the parish on Wednesday.

Charged with possession of a prohibited weapon is 26-year-old Orain Tomlins of Mango Grove district in the parish.

Reports from the Mandeville Police are that about 10:50 pm, a snap raid was carried out at a bar.

During the operation, Tomlins was seen acting in a manner that aroused the suspicion of the lawmen. He was accosted and searched.

One Pietro Beretta 9-millimetre pistol was allegedly found inside a bag he was carrying. He was subsequently arrested and charged.

His court date is being finalised.

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