Three men charged with firearms

Police have arrested and charged three men in connection with the seizure of 18 firearms on Tuesday after a search warrant at a Christ Church residence.
A quantity of ammunition of various calibers was also seized,
The three men are Corrie McCaulay Brathwaite, 35, of #37, Dash Valley, St George, Martez Davidson Hackett, 30, of Jackson Tenantry Road, Jackson, St Michael and Fabian Oneal Alleyne, 34, of Stewart Hill, St John.
The men are jointly charged for the offences of illegal possession of 18 firearms and illegal possession of 647 round of ammunition.
Police are reporting that Alleyne was separately charged for importation of 18 firearms.
The men are expected to appear at the District A Magistrates Court today. (CM/PR)