Teen arrested for illegal firearm possession

An 18-year-old Miami man was arrested Sunday night after attempting to hide a handgun from Deputies.

Jose Antonio Martinez was charged with carrying a concealed firearm without a license and tampering with evidence.

Deputies Joel Torres and Wedlet Jean Jacques noticed a large group of people loitering near Avenue B and Tarpon Basin Drive in Key Largo at approximately 8:51 p.m.

Deputy Torres observed one man, later identified as Martinez, attempting to hide something in the bushes. A Taurus 9mm handgun was found in the bushes.

Martinez stated he came to Key Largo from Miami to obtain a “clip” or magazine for the gun.

Martinez was taken to jail.

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