News April 14 2026

Over 150 rounds of ammunition seized by police in Portmore

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Detectives assigned to the St Catherine South Police Division have seized more than 100 rounds of ammunition during an operation at a business establishment along Dyke Road in Portmore.

Reports from the police are that about 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, a team, acting on information, carried out an operation at the location.

During a search of the premises, the lawmen discovered a total of 151 .38 rounds of ammunition concealed in a plastic bag under a bucket.

A man was taken into custody in connection with the seizure.

However, his identity is being withheld pending further investigations.

The police say investigations are ongoing.

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