FIREARM HANDED OVER TO THE POLICE IN ST. JAMES

Detectives assigned to the St James Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have launched an investigation into the finding of a firearm that was handed over to a team of JDF members who were on duty at Seaview Drive, Norwood ZOSO checkpoint on Sunday, August 10.

Reports from the Norwood Police are that at about 6:20 a.m., members of the JDF were approached by an individual who reported that he found a firearm whilst walking along a dirt track on his way home. The police were summoned, and on their arrival the weapon was handed over to them. An inspection was carried out and found to be a Glock 26 pistol with a magazine affixed containing ten 9mm cartridges.

Investigations continue.