The police are advising persons who will be attending today's Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Annual Conference at the National Arena that no offensive weapons will be allowed in the venue.

These include firearms, knives, ice picks, machetes, long umbrellas, glass bottles or any other item that can be used to cause serious harm or injury.

Licensed firearm holders are being advised that provision has been made at the offices of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) on Old Hope Road, St Andrew for the safekeeping of their firearms while the conference is in session.

Further, licensed firearm holders are being advised that no provision will be made at the Stadium Police Station or any other police station for the storage of firearms.

All patrons are subject to search upon entry and any item that may be used as a weapon will be seized.

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