66 guns, more than 4,500 rounds of ammo found in barrels at wharf

Personnel from the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) and Jamaica Customs Agency on Monday made a major guns and ammunition find at Kingston Wharves.

It is reported that a total of 66 guns and over 4,500 rounds of ammunition were discovered in two barrels.

The firearms include 50 handguns and 16 rifles.

The discovery was reportedly made about 1:40 p.m. at the Kingston Logistics Centre at Newport West in St Andrew.

A Jamaican, who is also an American citizen, who is believed to be behind the shipment, was arrested on Wednesday during a controlled delivery operation.

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