By Prince Moore
Detectives assigned to the Firearms & Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) have confirmed the seizure of 28 firearms and more than 6000 rounds of ammunition, one of the largest arms seizures at the Kingston Logistics Centre.
The seizure took place on December 19, last year.
Investigations led to an operation on January 5 to accost 36 year-old Odeen Lawrence, a member of the Jamaica Defence Force, of Dublin Castle and Kintyre in St. Andrew.
It's reported that about 5:30 p.m., FNID personnel visited premises in White Water Meadows, in St. Catherine and upon their arrival, Mr Lawrence fled the scene on foot, abandoning a Honda Shuttle motor car which was subsequently seized.
He surrendered to the police on January 6, and a subsequent search of his vehicle on January 7, conducted in his presence, revealed a 9mm round of ammunition in the glove compartment.
He was charged with Conspiracy to Traffic Prohibited Weapons and Unauthorised Possession of Ammunition based on the findings from the investigation.
Investigations into the broader seizure of the 28 firearms and 6,142 rounds of ammunition remain active, with further charges expected, according to the police.
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