Five people including a woman were arrested following the seizure of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition in Whitehall, Negril, Westmoreland yesterday. 

Reports are that at about 12:30 p.m., lawmen were conducting an operation in the area when a premises was searched. 

During the search, a Ruger Pistol with three magazines and 21 rounds of ammunition were found in a bag underneath a house.

The gun and ammunition were seized and the five occupants of the dwelling were taken into custody.

Investigations continue.