PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Sept 4, CMC – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Wednesday confirmed that a threat had been received at its call center in Trinidad, but that the threat was not made against the airline.
Security official in Guyana have launched an investigation into a bomb threat made against the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and CAL.
In a brief statement, CAL said it is advising that “a threat was received on Sunday, September 01 via its call center in Trinidad.
“However, the threat was not made against the airline. The information received was shared with the relevant authorities and the matter is being investigated.” it added.
Police in Guyana have confirmed that an investigation into the threat is ongoing and that the and the authorities have so far determined that the call originated from Guyana.
Media reports said that during the phone call, a man who indicated that he was calling from Guyana, warned of a “life and death situation” that could take place at the Cheddi Jagan Airport in Guyana and aboard a Caribbean Airlines flight.
The Guyana-based on line publication, News Source, whch said that t heard “the rambling phone call,” reported that the man claimed to have been part of a group that was planning an incident against the airline and the local airport. He said he was no longer part of the group, but wanted the authorities to be warned.
“While he was questioned about the threat, he told the airline employee that she was asking too many questions, and demanded to speak to a Manager of the airline,” News Source reported.
It said that the telephone companies operating in Guyana have been contacted to assist with the investigations and a possible trace of the call.
Just last week, a threat was issued against the Marriott hotel in Georgetown. But the authorities later determined that it was a prank. There has been no arrest in that case.
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