A 17-year-old boy is on gun-related charge, following an incident in Sheffield, Westmoreland last week. 

The police say about 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday, the security forces were patrolling the area when they noticed a bar with patrons on Dawes Lane. As they approached the bar they observed the teenager placing an item underneath a section of the counter. 

The item was seized and identified as a H-2000 semi-automatic pistol. A magazine containing nine nine millimetre rounds was fitted to the weapon. 

The teen was arrested and later charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. 

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