POLICE, on Saturday night, arrested an Albion, Corentyne, Berbice businessman who is the proprietor of Food Court Restaurant and Bar, for allegedly breaching the curfew.

According to a police report, a party of policemen, on patrol duty in the Albion Station District, observed a large number of vehicles parked on both sides of the Albion Public Road as well as a large crowd within and around the bar at around 21:35hrs.

As a result, the ranks immediately went to the proprietor and ordered him to close off and disperse the crowd.

He was arrested and escorted to the Albion Police Station and placed into custody for breaching the Emergency Guidelines by hosting a social activity beyond the stipulated 21:30hrs as well as other breaches. He was later released on bail and is scheduled for court on September 21, 2021.

According to the police, the said location was highlighted to the Police Commander, during an outreach on Wednesday last, as a prime spot where night shift sugar workers are robbed whenever they pass to head to or from the estate.