A man and his common-law wife were arrested and charged for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition following an operation by members of the Joint Task Force at Annette Crescent in Kingston 10 on Friday, police told THE STAR.

They are 63-year-old racehorse trainer, Owen Sharpe, and 55-year-old Donna Waite.

Reports reaching THE STAR are that between 5:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., a premises belonging to Sharpe was searched. Police said a Super .38 pistol along with forty-two .38 cartridges were found. The couple was arrested and subsequently charged, the police said.