September 30, 2023
Clarendon man charged following seizure of firearm during police operation
TRELAWNY, Jamaica— A man was charged and a firearm seized after the car in which he was travelling was searched during an operation in Race Course, Trelawny on Thursday, September 28.
Romaine Foster, 32, of Kyle district in Spalding, Clarendon was arrested and charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.
Reports from the Falmouth police are that about 2:00pm, while conducting a stop and search operation, a White Toyota Mark X was signalled to stop and checks were made. A Taurus 9mm pistol and five 9mm rounds were reportedly discovered during the search.
Police said Foster was taken into custody and subsequently charged after an interview.
His court date is being finalised.