Illegal firearm seized in St Andrew South, three men in custody
Three men are being held by the St Andrew South police in connection with the seizure of a firearm and ammunition聽in the division聽last night.
It is reported that聽about 11:00 p.m. a police team was聽on patrol in Olympic Gardens when they searched premises in the vicinity of聽Hill Avenue and Lemon Lane.
A Smith and Wesson pistol affixed with a magazine containing seven rounds of聽cartridges was reportedly found.聽
The men who were present were held聽on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition.
The Special Operations Branch is investigating the matter.
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