Days after an attempt was made to set ablaze the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) substation at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, the Guyana Police Force on Thursday reported that a suspect has been questioned and would have provided information concerning the circumstances surrounding the incident and the alleged involvement of other individuals.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident involved persons who reportedly traveled to the GPL facility on a motorcycle, carrying bottles containing a suspected flammable substance. One of the individuals allegedly threw an ignited bottle toward the facility before leaving the area.
Information obtained during the investigation also suggests that the incident may have been planned and coordinated by other individuals who were not present at the location.
Police have since recovered a motorcycle believed to have been used during the incident, which is part of the ongoing investigation.
Investigators are pursuing several leads and making efforts to identify, locate, and apprehend the other individuals suspected to be involved, including those believed to have organized and coordinated the attack. The GPF added that wanted bulletins will be prepared and issued for individuals being sought in connection with the incident.
The GPF is appealing to members of the public who may have information related to this incident to contact the nearest Police Station or call 911, 225-6411, or 227-1149. All information received will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Earlier on Thursday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali assured that everyone involved in the deliberate attack on the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) substation at Good Hope along the East Coast of Demerara will be pursued and held accountable under the law. In a national security address delivered via social media, the president disclosed that two individuals were captured on CCTV throwing Molotov cocktails, commonly known as channa bombs, at the facility at approximately 22: 45 on November 10.
President Ali described the incident as a serious attack on critical national infrastructure, warning that it had the potential to disrupt electricity supply and threaten public safety. He stated that security agencies had received intelligence about possible attacks on infrastructure, allowing authorities to take proactive measures to strengthen their security posture.
The president further noted that only days before the incident, two politically affiliated individuals were captured in conversation discussing the making of the incendiary devices.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the identities of the individuals captured on CCTV, whether the attack was coordinated with others, and whether additional facilities or individuals were identified as potential targets. “I want to make it clear that all perpetrators, including intellectual authors, will be pursued relentlessly with the fullness of the law,” the president declared.
“Any deliberate attempt to destroy essential infrastructure, endanger lives, or disrupt public service will be met with the fullness of the law,” he said.
President Ali stated that the government, joint services, and intelligence agencies, alongside international partners, remain vigilant and are taking coordinated action to protect citizens and national infrastructure. He urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement and report any suspicious activities.
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