June 22, 2022
16-y-o to answer for ammo found in bag during security check
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A St Elizabeth teen is set to answer to charges under the Firearms Act after he was formally charged by detectives Tuesday.
The 16-year-old boy was arrested last Thursday when a 9mm round of ammunition was found in his school bag during security checks.
He was formally charged with illegal possession of ammunition after being interviewed with attorneys and his parents present.
He will appear in the St Elizabeth Family Court on Monday, June 27.