Firearm discovered after St George’s traffic stop
A traffic stop in St George’s led to the seizure of a firearm, as well as drugs and money.
A police spokesman said that at about 4.30pm on Saturday officers were carrying out traffic stops on Mullet Bay Road when they stopped a car driven by a 22-year-old male.
“Officers conducted a search of his person and a quantity of controlled drugs was found in his possession,” the spokesman said.
“He was arrested and escorted to Hamilton Police Station, where he was processed and detained.
“A warrant was subsequently executed at the subject’s residence. During a search at that location, a firearm was recovered and seized.
“Officers also seized a large quantity of controlled drugs along with an amount of cash.”
The spokesman added that no further information would be provided because the investigation into the matter was ongoing.
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