Gun, ammo found in male washroom of New Amsterdam hotel

Police in Division 6 have launched an investigation after a Taurus pistol and a magazine containing nine live rounds of ammunition were found inside the male washroom of a New Amsterdam hotel.
According to information received, the illegal firearm and ammunition were discovered on Sunday at about 02:00h in the male washroom on the lower flat of the Leisure Inn Hotel and Bar, New Amsterdam, Berbice.
Initial investigations indicate that a 24-year-old male security guard attached to the hotel discovered the gun and ammunition and immediately notified his supervisor, who contacted the police.
Ranks visited the location, where the firearm and ammunition were handed over.
No arrests have been made as investigations continue.