TWO men are in police custody after a firearm and ammunition were recovered during an intelligence-led operation at East La Penitence, Georgetown, on Friday afternoon.
The police said the operation was conducted between 13:00hrs and 16:00hrs when one of the suspects allegedly opened fire on ranks after noticing their presence.
According to investigators, the suspect discharged a round in the direction of a police rank, who returned fire. No injuries were reported during the exchange.
A search was subsequently carried out, during which the suspect allegedly threw a firearm through a nearby window.
The police later recovered a .32 revolver along with two matching rounds of ammunition during further searches in the area.
The suspect and another male who was present at the location were arrested and escorted to the East La Penitence Police Station, where the firearm and ammunition were lodged pending an investigation.
Both men remain in police custody as investigations continue.