Several rounds of ammunition were seized by the police on Terminal Road in Old Harbour Bay, St Catherine.

The police report that about 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday a team on patrol observed a motorcyclist driving along the roadway and signalled him to stop.

The driver reportedly however disobeyed and sped off.

The police gave chase but the man escaped.

During a subsequent search of the area by the police, a bag was found with twelve 12-gauge cartridges.

The search for the suspect continues.

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