Three men from the Essequibo Coast faced charges of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) this week, with two pleading guilty and receiving fines while the third pleaded not guilty and was granted bail.
Allan Baharally, a 46-year-old resident of Charity Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, appeared before Magistrate Esther Sam at the Charity Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Baharally was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on February 21, 2023, on the New Road Public Road, Essequibo Coast. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of $30,000. The case was adjourned until April 24, 2023.
Fazal Andrews
Govindra Gobin, of West Columbia Public Road, Essequibo Coast, was charged with the offence of driving under the influence of alcohol on March 17, 2023, on the Reliance Public Road. He too appeared before Magistrate Esther Sam and pleaded guilty. He was fined $60,000 or one week’s imprisonment.
In addition, Fazal Andrews, a resident of Lima Public Road, Essequibo Coast, was arrested while driving under the influence of alcohol on February 19 along the Richmond Public Road, Essequibo Coast.
Govindra Gobin
He also appeared before Magistrate Esther Sam and pleaded guilty and was fined $50,000. Andrews was also disqualified from driving for twenty-four (24) months.
The Police are reminding the public to never drink and drive, as it endangers both the driver and other road users. They encourage individuals to make responsible choices when consuming alcohol and to always have a designated driver or utilise public transportation to ensure the safety of all.
