Illegal gun and ammunition seized in Kingston, suspect arrested
Published:Friday | July 24, 2020 | 9:49 AM
The police are reporting that a Beretta 9mm pistol along with a magazine containing eight 9mm rounds of ammunition was seized on Canary Avenue, Kingston 11 on Thursday.
They say a team was on patrol in the area about 1:10 p.m. when they saw a man acting in a manner that aroused their suspicion.
On their approach, the man pointed a firearm in their direction.
The police team took evasive action and the man ran leaving behind the weapon.
Further investigations were carried out and the suspect was subsequently accosted at a hospital.
His identity is being withheld pending further investigations.
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