Thirteen charged with causing public terror

A used box of the explosives (Police photo)

Nine men and four women were today charged by the police with possession of explosives and causing public terror.

The police said they appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where they were each placed on $25,000 bail on each charge. They are to return to court on January 07, 2011.

A used box of the explosives (Police photo)
A used box of the explosives (Police photo)

The charges result from the police response to reports received that at about 5 am yesterday  persons who were attending a private party at Buddy’s Night Club, Sheriff Street, Georgetown, were setting off explosive devices in the compound which caused fear and panic among neighbouring residents.

Among those charged are