December 23, 2024
Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Jamaica
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ST ANN COUPLE CHARGED FOR GUN

RAID AT HOME FOUND 9-MM PISTOL AND GANJA

RUNAWAY BAY, St Ann; Oct 7, 2024

(This the image of a 9 mm pistol and NOT the actual gun found)

A St. Ann couple has been arrested and charged with several offences following the seizure of a firearm and ganja at their home in Runaway Bay, in the parish.

Charged are 46-year-old wood carver, Omar Henry, otherwise called ‘Smokey’, and 34-year-old shopkeeper, Stacey Allen, otherwise called ‘Chi Chi’, both of Bellaire Housing Scheme, Runaway Bay, St Ann.

They have been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of ammunition, possession of ganja and dealing in ganja.

Reports are that between 4:45 a.m., and 7:30 a.m., on Sunday, October 6, 2024, the couple’s home was searched as part of a joint police/military operation. During the search, one Smith and Wesson 9mm pistol with a

magazine containing three 9mm cartridges was found, along with approximately eight pounds of ganja. The couple was taken into custody and charged.

Their court date is being finalized.

 

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