GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has confirmed the recovery of clothing believed to have been worn by the main suspect in the deadly explosion at the Mobil Fuel Station at Regent and King Streets, Georgetown, on Sunday evening, October 26, 2025. The items were discovered at a location in Region Three and retrieved by detectives as part of the ongoing terrorism investigation.
According to the GPF, the recovered clothing is believed to have been discarded by the perpetrator shortly after the explosion, which claimed the life of six-year-old Soraya Bourne and left four others injured. Investigators have identified the principal offender as a Spanish-speaking foreign national, for whom a Wanted Bulletin has been issued for terrorism. The Force also released a photograph showing the clothing the suspect wore during the commission of the deadly act.
The explosion occurred around 7:36 p.m. at the Mobil service station in Lacytown, when a powerful blast tore through the compound, damaging multiple vehicles and nearby buildings. Witnesses told investigators that the suspect — described as a male of mixed ethnicity and Spanish-speaking — was seen moments earlier carrying two large black garbage bags. He allegedly attempted to dispose of the bags in a bin at the gas station but was stopped by an attendant before walking away along King Street. Moments later, the explosion occurred, sending shockwaves through the city.
The tragedy resulted in the death of young Soraya Bourne and left four others injured, including two children and two adults, who were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation for emergency treatment. The blast also caused widespread structural damage to the station and nearby properties, sparking renewed concern over security at fuel storage and retail facilities across the capital.
The GPF’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters is leading the probe, with support from national intelligence and counter-terrorism units. Detectives have been analysing CCTV footage, witness statements, and forensic samples from the blast site, including fragments of plastic bags and adhesive tape believed to be connected to the explosive device.