The mayor of Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a hit‑and‑run incident.

Radio NZ reports Lord Mayor Albert Daniel was detained for driving his official car while drunk as he was visiting his relatives in North Efate.

He is likely to be charged and will face trial.

A police commander Jackson Noal, said no one is above the law, and anyone found driving drunk will be arrested.

[Source: Radio NZ]