The accused; Garnet Persad 66, Dave Jassent 28, Suresh Ramsawak 49, Ramraj Jsaaan 41, Harry Ramperdsingh 36 and Riazodeen Karam 51, all of the Penal district, were arrested by officers of the Penal Police Station for breaching Regulation 2(a) of the Public Health Ordinance Regulations – gathering in a public place where the number of persons exceeded five.
Meanwhile also arrested was the bartender Prenchan Seeratan 55, also of Penal. He was charged with conducting the business of a bar during the specified period and providing the amenity of seated accommodation at a restaurant and bar to customers during the specified period.
They were held during an anti-crime exercise conducted in the district around 10 am on Monday 17th August 2020.
According to reports, Police received information and proceeded to the restaurant and bar located at Goodman Trace Junction, Penal Rock Road, Penal, where they observed several persons seated within the premises consuming alcoholic beverages.
The seven men were arrested in connection with the breach.
Charges were laid by Sgt. Siew of the Penal Police Station on Monday 17th August 2020.
