Police forced to remove unruly excess passengers from North West ferry

Police were yesterday summoned to the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) dock at Kingston, after passengers stormed and overloaded the Lady Northcote ferry, demanding to be taken to the North West District with or without tickets.

After the ticket-less excess would-be passengers – including teachers, students, miners and business persons – finally disembarked on police orders; the stranded persons left the area to seek accommodation.

When Stabroek News arrived at the harbour some time after 10 am there was a heavy police presence. Officers commanded that everyone disembark the vessel. Persons could then be