Manchester man charged for offences

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Manchester man charged for offences

The Manchester Police say they have arrested and charged 31-year-old Jervanie Smith, otherwise called ‘Zungu’, of Plowden district, with shooting with intent and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition, following an incident...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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