
November 25, 2024 โ Shahan Alan Gobin, a 50-year-old resident of Byderabo Road, Bartica, has been fined $200,000 after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol.
Gobin appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate Court, where he admitted to operating a motor vehicle while his breath alcohol level exceeded the legal limit.
The court ordered Gobin to pay the fine or face a three-month prison sentence.

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