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Police recover loaded gun

Police have recovered a loaded gun from a man after a chase in Southampton.A Police spokesman said this afternoon: “At 2am on Monday, July 25, Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a South Road, Southampton establishment.“Police were alerted to a 26-year-old Southampton man who was acting suspiciously. At the conclusion of a short vehicle pursuit, the man and his vehicle were detained and searched, following which a loaded firearm was seized.“He was arrested and detained pending further police investigations. There were no injuries reported. This recovery brings the number of firearms seized so far this year to six, and once again demonstrates the resolve of the BPS to make Bermuda safer and ensure we have a safe and enjoyable holiday.“Anyone with information relating to this incident or any firearm in Bermuda is encouraged to call the Serious Crime Unit (SCU) on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.”