November 4, 2023
Gun, ammo found wrapped in socks
HANOVER, Jamaica – The Hanover Police seized a firearm and several rounds of ammunition in Cave Valley, Green Island in the parish on Friday, November 3.
Reports from the Lucea Police are that between 6:00 am and 12:30 pm, an operation was conducted at an address in the community. A search of the premises was conducted during which 33 9-millimetre rounds were found wrapped in a pair of socks and a red bag in a sofa. A further search of the house led to the seizure of a 9-millimetre Glock pistol fitted with a magazine containing five 9-millimetre cartridges.
Two persons were taken into custody, however their identities are being withheld pending further investigations.