Teen charged in connection with gun seizure

A 17-year-old boy is scheduled to appear before the court to answer to the charge of illegal possession of firearm and ammunition following a seizure in Majesty Gardens, Kingston 11 on Tuesday, September 8.

Police reports are that about 3:15 p.m., a team of officers from the Specialized Operations Branch conducted operational activities in the area; a group of men was seen standing on the roadway.

They were accosted, searched and one browning pistol with a magazine containing one round of ammunition was removed from the waistband of the now accused.

The juvenile, whose identity is being withheld to facilitate further investigations, was subsequently arrested and charged, however, a court date is not yet finalised.

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