News February 14 2026

AK-47, nearly 300 rounds seized in Kingston raid - police

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Police in Rockfort, eastern Kingston, seized an AK-47 rifle and nearly 300 rounds of assorted ammunition during an operation on Friday evening.

No arrest has been made.

Reports are that about 5:50 p.m. on Friday, a team of officers carried out a targeted raid along Glasspole Avenue in East Kingston.

During the search, a total of 298 rounds of ammunition was found.

The find comprised 50 rounds of 5.56 calibre ammunition and 248 rounds of 9mm cartridges.

- Rasbert Turner

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