Seeram Moninauth, 33, a labourer from Onderneeming Sandpit, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon–Supenaam), refused to provide a breath specimen for a breath alcohol test, and was fined $25,000 or an alternative of three months’ imprisonment.
He was arrested on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at La Union Public Road, Essequibo Coast, and appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, where the charge was read to him.
He reportedly pleaded guilty, and the fine was imposed.
In another related matter, Karon Singh, 47, a labourer from Perseverance Estate, Essequibo Coast, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, with a level that exceeded the prescribed legal limit.
He was arrested on February 28, 2026, along the Henrietta Access Road and appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday to answer to the charge.
He too pleaded guilty, and was fined $200,000 or an alternative of six months in prison.
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