The man who triggered concerns in the Marian Academy compound on November 1st when he offered sweets to children was arrested by the police on November 7th and explained that he was a cotton candy seller and had been trying to make sales.
A subsequent visit by the police to his premises did find evidence of cotton candy and machines to make it.
According to a release from the police on November 8th, the man told investigators that he is a known cotton candy vendor who operates mostly on the East Bank and West Bank of Demerara, but would randomly go to Georgetown to sell candy at schools.
