Kapranos Fined By Cops In Mexico

The singer was enjoying a night out with pals in Mexico City on Saturday (10Apr10), celebrating the conclusion of the band's Latin American tour.

But the festivities came to an early halt when Kapranos was stopped by police who questioned him over concerns he was drinking alcohol in public, which is considered a criminal offence by Mexican authorities.

Kapranos escaped with a fine, and joked about handing over a U.S. fifty-dollar bill, which features a portrait of former president Ulysses S. Grant.

In a post on his Twitter.com page, he writes, "Just been busted by Mexico City cops for drinking tequila in street. All fine. My American friend Grant sorted it. My friend Grant, for those who haven't met him. Mexican cops seem to hold him in high regard."