Two People Allegedly Firebomb GPL’s Good Hope Substation on East Coast Demerara

Police say they are making progress in the alleged firebombing of the Guyana Power and Light substation at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, after questioning a suspect and recovering a motorcycle believed used in the attack. Investigators believe others may have planned and coordinated the incident, and are seeking information from the public to identify those involved.

Guyana says the firebomb attack on the Good Hope GPL substation on the East Coast Demerara is linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, and could have caused major fires, explosions and a nationwide power crisis. President Irfaan Ali warned that those behind it will be pursued, as the failed attack could have left more than 220,000 customers without electricity.

Guyana Power and Light says two people were caught on CCTV throwing a Molotov cocktail into its Good Hope substation on the East Coast Demerara, prompting a police arson investigation. The company said the attack could have shut down power to more than 220,000 customers, but no major damage or outage occurred.

President Irfaan Ali said the firebomb attack on GPL’s Good Hope substation could have disrupted electricity for more than 220,000 customers and endangered public safety, but no damage or outage was reported. CCTV captured two people throwing homemade incendiary devices, and police are investigating possible masterminds, financing and wider planning. Ali said all involved will face the full force of the law.

President Irfaan Ali warned of “serious national security developments” in Guyana, citing incendiary social media posts, possible organized crime, and a November 10 Molotov cocktail attack on the Good Hope Power and Light substation. He said police will act against anyone involved, while critics accused the government of using security fears to suppress dissent.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry condemned the alleged sabotage of Guyana Power and Light’s Good Hope distribution substation on November 10, calling it a threat to national security, public safety and economic stability. It urged a full investigation and for those responsible to face the law, saying critical infrastructure must be protected as Guyana modernises its economy.

Guyana Power and Light says two people were caught on CCTV allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail into its Good Hope substation on the East Coast Demerara, in what it calls deliberate sabotage. No power was interrupted, but GPL warned the attack could have shut down the Demerara-Berbice system and affected more than 220,000 customers. Police are investigating the suspected arson.