Georgetown, Guyana – President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has assured that Guyana’s law enforcement agencies will take decisive action against anyone involved in activities that threaten citizens, public infrastructure, essential services or national security.
In a press release issued on Thursday, the President said the Government and national intelligence agencies are working alongside international partners to address intelligence reports pointing to possible organised criminal activities.
He stressed that threats, intimidation and attempts to disrupt the country’s stability would not be tolerated, adding that ongoing judicial proceedings must never be used as an excuse for violence or unlawful behaviour.
Intelligence Points to Possible Coordinated Criminal Activities
President Ali disclosed that credible intelligence suggests possible connections between inflammatory statements circulating on social media and planned criminal activities.
According to the President, information received by security agencies indicates the possible existence of a centrally coordinated conspiracy targeting individuals, public and private property, essential services and economic activities.
He also referred to intelligence suggesting the possible movement of senior members of Tren de Aragua, a criminal organisation designated as a terrorist organisation.
The President said authorities are working to identify individuals who may be involved in planning, financing, directing or carrying out criminal activities.
GPL Good Hope Substation Targeted in Firebomb Attack
The President highlighted an incident involving the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Good Hope substation on the East Coast of Demerara.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, when two individuals were captured on CCTV throwing Molotov cocktails, commonly known as channa bombs, towards an electrical transformer before fleeing the location.
Fortunately, no damage to the facility was reported.
President Ali described the incident as a deliberate attack on critical national infrastructure and said investigations are underway to establish the identities of the individuals involved and determine whether the attack was coordinated with others.
He also recalled that two politically affiliated individuals had recently been captured in a conversation concerning the making of channa bombs.
Investigators are examining whether the reported meeting was connected to the attack, whether other facilities or individuals were identified as potential targets, and whether organisers, financiers or other persons played a role.
Organisers and Financiers Will Also Face Investigation
President Ali made it clear that accountability would extend beyond individuals who directly carry out criminal acts.
He warned that anyone who plans, directs, finances, encourages, assists or executes unlawful activities could be held responsible under the law.
Depending on the evidence and applicable legal requirements, possible charges could include conspiracy, aiding and abetting, attempted offences and terrorism-related offences under Section 309A of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01.
Peaceful Protest and Freedom of Expression Must Be Respected
The President reaffirmed that citizens have a constitutional right to freedom of expression and peaceful protest.
However, he emphasised that these rights do not extend to violence, intimidation, destruction of property or criminal incitement.
He specifically identified the burning of tyres, obstruction of public roadways, threats against public officials and private citizens, and attempts to encourage violence through social media as activities of concern to law enforcement agencies.
Citizens were urged to reject calls for unlawful action and avoid participating in activities that could endanger lives or disrupt public services.
Citizens Urged to Cooperate With Security Agencies
Expressing confidence in Guyana’s national security arrangements and the country’s uniformed services, President Ali said law enforcement and intelligence agencies remain vigilant.
He called on citizens to cooperate with authorities, report suspicious or illegal activities and help maintain peace and stability.
The President reiterated that Guyana would not become a haven for organised criminal networks and that violence, intimidation and sabotage would not be allowed to undermine national security, economic development or public safety.