Man in custody for firearm and ammunition seizure in St Catherine

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Man in custody for firearm and ammunition seizure in St Catherine

One man is in police custody following the seizure of a 9mm pistol in Ginger Piece district, Browns Hall in St Catherine on Sunday, December 13. Reports from the Spanish Town police are that between 5:00 a.m. and midday, lawmen were on surge...

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