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Firearm seized, man arrested in Moneague

Published:Sunday | March 19, 2023 | 9:56 PM
The Moneague Police say about 11:50 a.m., lawmen were in the area when premises occupied by a man were searched. - File photo

The St Ann police seized an illegal firearm and eight rounds of ammunition during an operation in Faiths Pen in Moneague, St Ann, on Sunday.

One man was taken into custody in relation to this seizure.

The Moneague Police say about 11:50 a.m., lawmen were in the area when premises occupied by a man were searched.

During the search, one Browning pistol with a magazine containing eight rounds of ammunition was reportedly found wrapped in a bag that was under a pillow inside the house.

The man was subsequently arrested.

The police say his identity is being withheld pending further investigation.

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