Sub-machine gun seized in St Catherine

A sub-machine gun was seized during a joint police/military operation on St. Johns Road, Spanish Town, St. Catherine on Friday, October 16. The make of the gun has not been ascertained.

Reports from the Spanish Town police are that about 11:30 p.m., members of the security forces were on operation in the area when a group of men were seen running on approach of the lawmen.

The men ran leaving behind the firearm and two rounds of ammunition.

No arrests were made.

Investigations continue.

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