Firearm seized in St Andrew, suspect arrested

· The Gleaner

A man has been arrested following the seizure of a firearm during a police operation on Seivwright Drive in St. Andrew on Wednesday.

The police recovered a .38 Taurus revolver, along with eight .38 rounds and one .56 round of ammunition.

Reports indicate that around 4 p.m., officers on patrol observed a man acting suspiciously. Upon noticing the police, the man ran but the police intercepted him after a chase. 

A search of a bag he was carrying allegedly revealed the firearm and ammunition.

The man was arrested and is being questioned as investigations continue.

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