Members of the Hunts Bay Police Station rang in the New Year with the seizure of an illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition on Bishop Avenue, Kingston 11 on Tuesday.

The police say about 12:15 a.m a team was on patrol in the area when a group of men allegedly ran on the approach of the police.

According to the police, subsequent checks were made and a Smith and Wesson firearm and 13 rounds of ammunition was seized.

No arrest was made.

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