3 Essequibo Coast drivers slapped with DUI charges

Three drivers have been charged in separate cases for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol following arrests along the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), and have appeared at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court.
Shailandra Narine, Anesh Dindyal and Premchand Manman all appeared before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke.
Narine, a 28-year-old driver of Zorg, Essequibo Coast, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while his breath alcohol level exceeded the prescribed legal limit.

Narine was arrested on March 14 along the Cullen public road and case was heard last Friday. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was released on $50,000 bail. The case will continue on April 3.
Meanwhile, Dindyal, a 24-year-old driver of Vilvoorden, Essequibo Coast, faced a similar charge after being arrested on March 14 also on the Cullen public road. He too appeared in court on Friday but admitted to the offence. He was fined $150,000 with an alternative sentence of three months’ imprisonment should he fail to pay the fine.

Additionally, Manman, a 42-year-old taxi driver of Bushlot, Essequibo Coast, was arrested on March 10, along the Anna Regina public road. He was charged with driving under the influence and appeared before Magistrate Clarke on March 19.
Manman pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted $50,000 bail. The case was adjourned to April 1.