Gun seized from Portmore teen

In Gregory Park, Portmore, St Catherine the police say an illegal gun was seized from a 17-year-old boy on Sunday.

The teen has since been arrested.

The nine-millimetre Brico pistol was recovered during a snap raid on Walkers Avenue in the community.

The police report that the teenager was seen by the team and was accosted.

He was searched and the weapon was found in his possession.

Superintendent Hopton Nicholson, head of operations for the St Catherine South Police Division, said that the latest seizure highlights the involvement of young people in criminal activities.

"The police in the division continue the zero-tolerance activities to rid the streets of illegal guns, drugs and other criminal activities," Nicholson said.

The teenager will remain in custody as investigations into the matter continue.

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