Gun, ammo found during Police operation at Melanie

Two men were taken into custody on Wednesday following a Police operation at the Sea View Hotel, Melanie North, East Coast Demerara, where ranks unearthed an unlicensed 9mm pistol and 10 matching rounds of ammunition hidden in a bathroom.
Police in a statement said the operation was carried out between 10:30h and 11:15h after a woman reported that she had been assaulted with a handgun by one of the suspects, Kevin James. Based on the information received, the ranks went to the hotel, where two men were spotted on the western veranda. Upon seeing the approaching Police vehicle, the men reportedly fled into the building.

Backup was requested through the Police communication network, and an additional patrol responded to the scene. Officers then activated their body cameras and began searching the hotel. They conducted searches in rooms 12 and 13, where they had been told the suspects were hiding, but nothing of evidential value was found.
Shortly after, the suspects emerged from room 14 with their hands in the air. They were identified as Jamal Kevin James, a 25-year-old carpenter of South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, and Samuel Brown, an 18-year-old resident of Kuru Kuru, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
The men were informed of the allegation that they were in possession of a firearm. With permission granted to search the room, Police ranks discovered a 9mm pistol and 10 matching rounds of ammunition concealed in the toilet bowl of the bathroom.
When asked whether they were licensed firearm holders, both men responded in the negative. When pressed about the ownership of the weapon, James allegedly stated that the firearm belonged to him.
The two suspects were arrested and escorted to the Cove and John Police Station. Police confirmed that both men are currently assisting investigators as the probe continues.