The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said law enforcers seized four high-powered guns, several gun parts and other illegal items in the Bumps area of Tivoli Gardens, Western Kingston, about 3pm today, November 1.
It said the seizure was made while members of the security forces carried out operations as part of the State of Public Emergency in Western Kingston.
According to the JCF, the items seized are:
Two AR 15 rifles
One AK 47 rifle
One Winchester rifle
Fifty-four 5.56 rounds of ammunition
Four .38 rounds of ammunition
Eleven sticks of explosives
Several gun parts
Six empty magazines
Three persons were arrested in connection with the find, the JCF said, adding that the identities of the people detained are being withheld pending further investigations.
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