October 11, 2023
Two in custody following gun, ammo seizure in St Thomas
ST THOMAS, Jamaica— Two men are in custody following the seizure of a Glock pistol with a magazine containing 15 cartridges in Orange Walk, Golden Grove, St Thomas on Tuesday.
Reports from the Golden Grove police are that about 8:30 am, a team of police officers were on duty in the area, when they saw the two men, one of whom had a bag.
On seeing the police, the man reportedly removed the bag he was carrying and handed it to his accomplice, who made an attempt to escape.
He was quickly intercepted with the bag which was searched and the weapon along with the ammunition found inside.
Both men were taken into custody pending further investigations.