Community members led police to a loaded pistol behind an establishment in Purcell Estate on Friday, according to Police Information Officer Diane Drayton.
Police recovered the nine-millimetre Glock 0.40, which contained 15 rounds of ammunition, Ms. Drayton said, adding that they are investigating the matter.
Deputy Police Commissioner Alwin James said the police appreciate the public’s efforts to keep guns off the street.
“We are not only relieved to have one more weapon off the streets; we are specifically delighted that members of the public were instrumental in this find,” he said. “We have to stand as one against those who would want to instill fear if we are to win this fight to keep our streets safe. It is encouraging that members of our community are joining the fight.”
This is the fourth firearm officers have seized in less than two months, according to police.