THE STAR has been informed that a missing gun has caused four members of one family to be abducted in a community in St Catherine.

Police reports are that they rescued the family members on Tuesday after receiving a report.

The abduction took place after a request was allegedly made for a member of the family to hand over a gun that he was given to hide for thugs from the community.

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It is said that when the thugs returned for the weapon the family member could not produce the weapon and several threats were made.

Following up on their threats, a visit was made to the house by the thugs early Tuesday morning and the father and three brothers captured. They were taken to a house in the area and tied up.

One of the captured persons, a 13-year-old, is said to have managed to escape and fled the compound. The youngster is then said to have related the issue to a man.

Reports reached the police and as a result they responded and found the family. They were released from their bondage at the house.

Checks made by THE STAR revealed that further investigations are now under way.