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Feb 25, 2011 News
Ranks from the police Crime Scene Unit were summoned to the National Communications Network (NCN) premises yesterday after a homemade explosive device was found in the compound.
The crude device, which consisted of a large bottle containing gasoline with a pipe attached to it, was discovered at around 07:20hrs, at the back of the complex.
According to a source, the bottle-bomb was propped up on a table near the transmission room.
Kaieteur News understands that the device could not be ignited since it had no wick.
A piece of duct-tape was wrapped around the bottle and investigators are examining the tape with the hope of lifting fingerprints from it.
“We have to take these things seriously because you never know,” a police official said.
This newspaper understands that while there are security guards on the premises, there are no surveillance cameras outside.
A brief statement by NCN officials said that police were notified after a guard made the discovery.
“The discovery was made by a security guard at approximately 07:20hrs after which the management staff was alerted,” the statement disclosed.
“The intervention of the Guyana Police Force was sought immediately after. Investigating ranks arrived soon after and examined the device which was found at the back of the complex in the Southern-most part of the compound. Ranks also scoured the area.
“It is still to be ascertained by bomb experts if what was discovered was indeed an explosive device as investigations continue.”
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