KINGSTON, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has been charged after a vehicle being driven by the soldier was searched at the JDF Cannonball Gate at Up Park Camp and several weapons and ammunition were found.

Reports reaching Observer Online are that on Sunday about 7:56 pm the motor vehicle was stopped at the force’s Cannonball Gate and a search was requested by other members of the JDF.

The suspect was then asked to open the trunk and one JDF issued Burgan kit bag was taken from the vehicle and searched revealing a black Browning 9mm pistol with a magazine containing one 9mm round; a black Smith and Wesson firearm containing a magazine with five 9mm cartridges; a black toy imitation pistol; two Glock magazines, one containing 24 9mm cartridges and the other 25 9mm cartridges; 17 5.56 blank rounds; and six 5.56 live rounds.

The JDF officers also found a taser gun, a binoculars, a laser flashlight with charger, two black infrared laser with two attachments, a combat knife, a pistol holster, a handcuff with key, a rifle scope, pistol sight containing 10 Allen key with screw, a pepper spray, a red dot optic sight, a pair of gloves and six used plastic gloves.

The individual was detained and has since been charged with possession of prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition.