Firearms and ammunition seized

The Police High Command is commending the Frome police in Westmoreland for their dedicated work, which led to the seizure of two firearms, six rounds of assorted ammunition and the arrest of five individuals in Frome, Westmoreland last Saturday.

A police team was on patrol along the Frome main road when a motorcycle with two males was signalled to stop.

Both the pillion and the driver were searched and a 9mm Smith and Wesson pistol with a magazine containing five 9mm rounds was taken from the pillion. They were taken into custody.

Following additional information gathered, the officers conducted a secondary operation at the home of the pillion, where a .38 Smith and Wesson revolver along with one live round was found.

Three men, who were at the home, were arrested in connection with that seizure. All the accused identities are being withheld pending further investigations. The operation ended without an incident.

Investigations continue. Parish Court.

She is Sonia Smith whosw last known address is Georgia Close, Spanish Town, in St Catherine, and Chest Nut Lane in Clarendon.

Smith is scheduled to appear before the court on Wednesday.

Sonia Smith or anyone knowing her whereabouts is being asked to contact CISOCA at 926-4079, Spanish Town police at 984-2305, police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station. continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as necessary.

Residents are advised to be ready to evacuate if they live in low-lying or flood prone areas, decide on likely evacuation routes and alternate routes, and to avoid flooded waterways, including fords, gullies, streams or rivers.