A significant police operation at Kingston Wharves results in the seizure of 30 illegal firearms, including 24 handguns and six rifles, as well as multiple magazines and rounds of ammunition. This discovery occurred during an afternoon raid at a warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive, linked to a shipment from the United States, underscoring the persistent challenges of arms smuggling in the region.
Last month, Jamaican authorities intercepted another substantial shipment, uncovering 66 firearms, comprising 16 high-powered rifles along with over 4,700 rounds of ammunition. As the investigation into these gun shipments continues, the recent finds evoke concerns about the flow of illegal weapons and their implications for public safety in Jamaica.
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