Smith and Wesson 9mm pistol.

Firearm, ammo found in roof in Kingston, seized

KINGSTON, Jamaica- A firearm and several rounds of ammunition were seized during a targeted raid in Metcalfe Road, Kingston on Monday.

Reports from the Hunts Bay police are that about 7:30 am, during a search at the above-mentioned address, a Smith and Wesson 9mm pistol along with two magazines containing 17 rounds of ammunition were found in a roof.

No one was arrested in connection to the find.

Investigations continue.

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