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Four persons are in police custody for questioning in connection with illegal firearm, ammunition, and controlled drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The police conducted multiple stop and search operations today, and seized a quantity of cannabis and a 9mm Glock pistol with a magazine of 13 rounds of ammunition. <\/p>

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Three men were arrested in connection with the firearm and ammunition and one person was taken into custody for the controlled substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The operations were conducted at places such as, Clare Hall, Ottos, Gray’s Farm, Cassada Gardens, and several other areas. <\/p>

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These heightened security measures are part of the mandate of the police to tackle the crime situation in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Four Persons in Custody for Illegal Firearm and Controlled Drugs Four persons are in police custody for questioning in connection with illegal firearm, ammunition, and controlled drugs. The police conducted multiple stop and search operations today, and seized a quantity of cannabis and a 9mm Glock pistol with a magazine of 13 rounds of ammunition. 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