Gun, ammo seized in St Catherine
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May 3, 2023

Gun, ammo seized in St Catherine

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A Taurus 9-millimetre pistol fitted with a magazine containing two 9-millimetre cartridges was seized by the police in Braeton Meadows, St Catherine on Tuesday.

Reports indicate that about 8:50 pm, lawmen conducted a snap raid in the area, when a premise was searched and the firearm was recovered.

No arrest was made in connection with the seizure.

The investigation is ongoing.

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