The St Andrew North police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the seizure of a homemade gun and several rounds of ammunition.

Reports are that about 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, police personnel were on a targeted operation in Belvedere district when a premises was searched.

During the search, a homemade gun and five rounds of 12 gauge cartridges were discovered.

The man who occupied the premises was arrested on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition.

His name is being withheld pending further investigation.

- Rasbert Turner

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