Debe man fined for bribing cop

The court heard that on September 4, at SS Erin Road, Debe police constable Ramcahran was on mobile patrol in a marked vehicle when he stopped a vehicle driven by Manki. The court heard that the policeman detected the smell of alcohol on Manki’s breath. The accused man confessed to the police that he had a few drinks. A field sobriety test was conducted, reading 63 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml per breath.

Another test was done which read 67 micrograms. The court heard that before the officer conducted the second test, Manki told him he was willing to pay him.

Diop heard the accused man went into his pocket and took out $4,800 and gave it to the officer.

On the charge of drunk driving, Manki was fined $4,000 or in default will serve nine months hard labour. On the charge of bribing a police officer, he was fined $5,000 or in default nine months. He was given two months to pay the fines.