Enyobeni owner, two employees arrested for tavern tragedy
The owner of Enyobeni tavern in East London and two employees have been arrested on charges linked to the deaths of 21 young people two weeks ago.
Eastern Cape police have confirmed the three were arrested on Saturday and Tuesday, respectively.
The arrests come after the Eastern Cape Liquor Board laid charges of the contravention of the Liquor Act.
Police spokesperson Tembinkosi Kinana says after investigations, the two employees were given an option of a R2000 fine.
“Among others, the investigation also focussed on alleged violation or contravention of the Eastern Cape Liquor Act by permitting or conniving for the selling or supplying of alcohol to children under the age of 18 years and for selling or supplying of alcohol to children under the age of 18 years.”
The tavern owner is expected in the East London Magistrate court on 19 August.
Kinana says the two employees will also be required to appear in court if they fail to pay the fine. The forensic investigation into the cause of death of the 21 children is still ongoing.
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