A Manchester farmer is now behind bars on firearm charges after being arrested last night.
The police say 28-year-old Nadar Campbell of Savoy Crescent in Christiana was held during an operation at a bar in Mount Moriah, St Ann about 11 p.m. after he aroused their suspicion.
The police say Campbell was searched and a 9 millimetre handgun with 13 rounds of ammunition found in his waistband.
Campbell has been charged with illegal possession of a firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.
The police say his court date is being finalised.
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