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Man in custody after ammo found in roof

One man is now in custody after police officers found ammunition at his home during a special operation in Heroes Circle, Kingston 4 on Thursday, February 11. Reports are that the officers, armed with a search warrant under the...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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