Five people arrested after weapons and ammunition were seized in Negril yesterday

Five people, including a woman, were arrested yesterday after a firearm and several rounds of ammunition were seized in Whitehall, Negril and Westmoreland.

According to reports, police officers carried out an operation in the area at around 12:30 p.m., during which a property was searched.

During the search, a Ruger pistol with three magazines and 21 rounds of ammunition was found in a bag under a house.

The weapon and ammunition were seized and the five residents of the home were arrested.

The investigation is still ongoing.

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