Man charged with possession of illegal firearm
The Savanna-la-Mar Police in Westmoreland have charged a 29-year-old man following the seizure of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition in his community on Tuesday, April 2.
He is Demario Williams, a labourer of Retreat, Little London in the parish.
Williams was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorized possession of ammunition.
Reports are that about 12:30 p.m., officers were conducting an operation in the area when they reportedly saw Williams walking towards a building carrying a green plastic bag.
It is alleged that Williams’ suspicious behaviour prompted the officers to approach him. He reportedly then fled on foot.
The officers gave chase and apprehended Williams.
Lawmen say a search of the premises revealed a Kel-Tec submachine gun and eleven .40 calibre cartridges.
Williams was arrested and subsequently charged. A court date is being arranged.