Two men arrested in connection with cocaine and ammunition bust in St. Elizabeth

Two St. Elizabeth men were arrested by investigators from the Narcotics Division with support from members of the military, on the Treasure Beach main road, following the seizure of hundreds of AK-47 rounds and a quantity of cocaine and on Thursday, August 13.

Police reports are that about 11:20 p.m., during the operation three motor cars were intercepted along the main road.

The vehicles were searched which yielded a browning 9mm pistol with eight 9mm rounds, 501 - 7.62 rounds, and one pound of cocaine with an estimated street value of JMD 650,000.00.

A search has since been launched for one of the men who reportedly ran from one of the vehicles and escaped.

Two men were taken into custody.

However, their identities are being withheld pending further investigations.

In the meantime, investigators are appealing to anyone who  may know the whereabouts of the person who escaped, or have any information that may assist with the investigation to contact the Narcotics Police at 876-625-2617, 119 Police Emergency number, 311 Crime Stop or the nearest police station.

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