The St Mary Police seized a Smith & Wesson Springfield 9mm pistol with a magazine containing two 9mm rounds during an operation in the Frontier district, Port Maria in the parish on Sunday.

A 34-year-old security officer was taken into custody and charged.

The St Mary Police continue to urge residents to share information about illegal weapons and criminal activity by contacting 876-994-2222, 876-333-9530 or @crimestopjamaica at 311.