Nov 6, 2009
School Girl Had Gun In Her School Bag
On Wednesday (November 4), the police in St. James arrested and jointly charged a 13 year old school girl (who attends a secondary school in the parish) and a 21 year old male crony. They were charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition, following the recovery of a handgun that was concealed in the girl’s school bag.
According to police reports, at about 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, the police were conducted an operation in the Anchovy community, when they searched a school bag that the girl was carrying. During the search, a .38 Intra Arm Rossi revolver with serial number W291505 and loaded with five 9mm cartridges was found. She was questioned, and after further investigation, the 21 year old man was apprehended.
The police have not yet revealed the identities of the minor and her accomplice, but they are reportedly booked to appear in the Western Regional Gun Court soon. Wednesday’s discovery brings to 48 the number of illegal guns recovered in St. James since the start of the year.
was the gun a 9mm 0r a .38? something doesnt add up with the gun decription in your story.