Gun seized in Portland traffic stop
Published:Wednesday | June 7, 2023 | 9:24 PM
The police in Portland today seized an illegal gun during a traffic stop along the main road in Hectors River in Manchioneal.
The driver fled the scene.
Reports from the Manchioneal police are that about 4:20 p.m., lawmen were conducting an operation in the area when a motorist was signalled to stop.
The police say he stopped the vehicle and ran.
While running, he tossed a box and escaped, according to the police.
They say it was retrieved, searched and a nine millimetre Ruger pistol with a magazine containing 29 rounds of ammunition was seen inside the box.
No one was arrested in connection with the seizure.
Investigations are ongoing.
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