Driver arrested after alcohol found in minibus with students on Essequibo Coast

Police in Regional Division Two are investigating an incident that occurred on Tuesday along the Lima Public Road, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) during a traffic enforcement exercise.
According to Police, ranks observed a minibus parked on the eastern side of the roadway with 20 school-aged passengers inside at about 13:30h. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers noticed what appeared to be alcoholic beverages within the bus.
The driver was instructed to proceed to the Anna Regina Police Station, where the vehicle was searched in the presence of the cops and other officials. During the search, several bottles containing alcoholic beverages, along with other items, were found inside the minibus. The students were subsequently handed over to a child care officer for further intervention. The driver was arrested and remains in Police custody. The minibus has been lodged as investigations continue.