September 6, 2024
Shotgun found in open lot in Rose Town, Kingston
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An illegal firearm was found and seized in an open lot along White Street in Rose Town, Kingston 13, on Thursday.
The firearm, a 12-gauge shotgun, was discovered during a raid carried out by members of the Kingston Western police’s Proactive Investigations Unit.
Reports indicated that between 11:30 am and 12 pm, members of the PIU team, acting on information, carried out a snap raid at the location.
During the raid, the police said, the prohibited weapon was found hidden under a cardboard box on the premises. It was seized and taken into police custody.
No one was arrested in connection with the seizure, the police said.