MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Law enforcement authorities in Manchester successfully recovered an illegal firearm during an early morning operation in the Belretiro district on Wednesday. The seizure occurred approximately at 12:30 a.m. following a police intervention targeting suspicious individuals.
According to Superintendent Carey Duncan, head of the Manchester police division, officers attempted to apprehend two men whose behavior aroused suspicion in the area. The individuals fled upon police approach, initiating a pursuit through the district. Despite the suspects successfully evading capture, law enforcement personnel conducted a thorough search of the immediate vicinity.
The subsequent inspection yielded significant results: authorities discovered a 9mm semi-automatic pistol equipped with a magazine containing six live rounds of ammunition. The weapon was found abandoned in the area where the suspects had been observed, indicating they may have discarded it during their escape attempt.
Superintendent Duncan, through an official audio release, confirmed the operational details and emphasized the continued efforts of Jamaican police to remove illegal weapons from circulation. The seizure represents another step in ongoing initiatives to combat gun-related violence and enhance public safety across Manchester parishes.
Police investigations continue as authorities work to identify and locate the two individuals connected to the firearm.