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.
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