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19-y-o arrested after seizure of illegal gun, ammo

Published:Sunday | August 28, 2016 | 12:00 AM

A 19-year-old man was taken into custody following the seizure of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition on Seivwright Close, Kingston 11 this morning.

Reports from the Hunts Bay police are that a patrol team witnessed when a firearm fell from pedal cyclist as he rode off on approach of the lawmen about 2:35 a.m.

He was accosted and the weapon – a 9mm Browning pistol and 21 rounds of ammunition – was seized. He was subsequently arrested. However, his identity is being withheld.

Investigations continue.