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Suspect held over illegal gun seized in Junction, St Elizabeth, say police

Published:Thursday | November 9, 2023 | 7:19 AM
A Taurus Pistol containing sixteen 9mm rounds was reportedly found in the seat compartment of a bike. 

A man was arrested following the seizure of an illegal gun in St Elizabeth on Wednesday night, the police say. 

A Taurus pistol containing sixteen 9mm rounds was reportedly found in the seat compartment of a bike. 

The police were carrying out an operation at a bar along the Junction main road when the motorcycle was searched. 

The bike was seized and the suspect arrested.

Further investigations are ongoing. 

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