Gun seized along Michael Manley Boulevard, Gas tanker driver arrested

A fuel tanker truck driver was arrested after he was discovered in possession of a loaded gun at a traffic stop along Michael Manley Boulevard in Kingston.

His identity is being withheld pending further investigation.

The Elletson Road police say that about 7:00 a.m., cops in the area observed the driver allegedly committing breaches under the Road Traffic Act.

The motorist was told to stop.

When he complied the driver began to act in a manner that arose suspicion.

The vehicle was searched and a Glock pistol along with a magazine containing 16 nine millimetre cartridges was allegedly found.

The driver was subsequently arrested taken into custody.

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