Businessman caught with illegal firearm in targeted operation
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A businessman of Farewell Avenue in St Andrew was arrested after he was caught with an illegal firearm and ammunition during a targeted operation at his establishment on Constant Spring Road in the parish on Friday, December 6.
Charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition is 47-year-old Micheal Nelson.
Reports are that between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:30 pm lawmen conducted an intelligence-led operation at Nelson’s business establishment. During the investigations, Nelson handed over one Taurus GZC pistol affixed with a magazine containing six 9mm rounds to the police.
Nelson was subsequently arrested and later charged following a question-and-answer session in the presence of his attorney.
A court date is yet to be finalised.
