Thu | Mar 28, 2024

'Missing' teen among four arrested following gun seizure in St James

Published:Tuesday | June 11, 2019 | 12:06 PM

The police are reporting that a teenager who reportedly went missing from her house in Old Harbour, St Catherine in April was one of four persons arrested in connection with the seizure of a firearm in New Ramble district, St James on Monday

The police say the 15-year-old girl, whose identity is being withheld, was reportedly found at a house in the community at which the police and military personnel conducted an operation about 7:00 a.m.

Three other persons—all males—were also arrested during the operation that saw the seizure of an Intra-tec submachine gun and three 9mm rounds of ammunition.

The four remain in police custody as investigations continue.

We want to hear from you! Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169, email us at editors@gleanerjm.com or onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com.