Thirty-five-year-old Seon Carmichael, charged with assisting foreign nationals in launching improvised bombs at a police outpost and a Guyana Power and Light (GPL) station, was denied bail on Wednesday.
Carmichael, a resident of Lot 205 Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara, made his initial court appearance last month before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, where he was remanded. He faces two counts of indictable charges related to alleged terrorist acts that occurred between May 15 and 17, 2025.
During a virtual court hearing on Wednesday before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore, Carmichael pleaded not guilty to the charges. His defense, led by attorney Mikel Puran, requested bail, arguing that Carmichael is the primary breadwinner for his family, poses no flight risk, and was not hiding from authorities. Puran noted that Carmichael was arrested near his home while driving a minibus he frequently operates.
However, the prosecution opposed bail, citing the serious nature of the charges. They claimed Carmichael facilitated the terrorist acts by transporting suspects to and from the crime scenes and purchasing components to create grenades.
Magistrate Azore denied bail, emphasizing the severity of the allegations, the need for public safety, and Carmichael’s own protection. He is scheduled to return to court on June 25, 2025. It is understood that Carmichael’s lawyer plans to file for bail in the High Court.
During previous hearings, it was reported that Carmichael had been threatened by the suspected bombers, who allegedly warned him against reporting their activities. His former attorney, Everton Singh-Lammy, argued that Carmichael had cooperated with police by providing video interviews and written statements related to the incident.
Carmichael claimed that he was unaware of the suspects’ intentions until after the explosions and that he had been paid $20,000 to transport them. The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for two Spanish-speaking men and a Brazilian national linked to the incidents, which resulted in explosions at the East Ruimveldt Police Outpost and the GPL Substation on May 17.
Investigations have directed police toward the three foreign nationals involved, with reports indicating that one of the suspects, known as “Flavio Tasso,” had introduced the other men to Carmichael and rented accommodations for them in Georgetown. Authorities continue to pursue leads in the case as they work to apprehend those responsible for the attacks.
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