January 23, 2024
Firearm, ammo seized in Portland, two men in custody
PORTLAND, Jamaica— Two men were taken into police custody after a firearm and ammunition were found inside a house which they occupied at Rivers View in Windsor, Portland on Tuesday.
The men, whose identities have been withheld, were arrested for the possession of prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of prohibited ammunition.
Reports are that police, who were acting on information, searched a premises in Rivers View about 11:00am and a 9mm Beretta handgun along with a magazine and ammunition were found inside the kitchen.
Two suspects who were present at the time the search was executed were held.
Charges are to be laid as investigations continue, police said.