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Man caught with unlicensed firearm and ammunition by EMPD

The EMPD and Community Liaison Unit officers arrested a man on January 15 for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Dawn Park.

The EMPD and Community Liaison Unit officers arrested a man on January 15 for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Dawn Park.

According to the EMPD, officers received a tip off about about a suspicious white Nissan NP200 loaded with beds.

Officers acted on the information and spotted the vehicle matching the given description. They stopped the vehicle in front of Dawn Park Police Station.

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While conducting their search, they discovered a silver Smith and Wesson 45 caliber pistol with serial number intact and 140 live rounds with magazine and a black Taurus brasil revolver pistol with wooden grip and 95 live ammunition.

They also seized 75 live short gun shells.

The suspect was arrested and taken to the police station

The suspect is facing charges of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition, and he is expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court soon.

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