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Illegal gun found in hotel washroom
(Kaieteur News) – An illegal firearm along with ammunition was discovered by police ranks in Regional Division #6 at the Leisure Inn Hotel and Bar in New Amsterdam, Berbice.
Reports from the police confirmed that the illegal weapon and ammunition were found on Sunday at about 02:00hrs at the location.
Based on preliminary investigations, a 24-year-old male security guard attached to the hotel discovered a Taurus pistol with a magazine containing nine live rounds in the male washroom on the lower flat of the building.
He immediately notified his supervisor, who then contacted the police.
Ranks visited the location, where the firearm and ammunition were photographed, secured and lodged pending further investigation.
No one has been arrested so far. Investigations are ongoing.
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