OROPOUCHE West MP Davendranath Tancoo says a United National Congress (UNC) government will deal with crime within 100 days in office.
He also raised concern about the increasing number of missing persons in the country.
Speaking at the UNC’s media briefing in Chaguanas on Sunday, Tancoo criticized the Dr Keith Rowley-led PNM government for its failure to curb violence and ensure the safety of citizens.
He said there was the urgent need for effective measures to address the pressing issue of crime, pointing out the alarming trend of people going missing without a trace.
Highlighting specific cases of missing individuals, Tancoo expressed dismay over the lack of progress in locating them.
He said, “In my own constituency of Oropouche West from Suchit Trace a businesswoman, Christina Adsette has been missing since September last year with not a clue to be found.
“Does anyone remember Ria Sookdeo who was dragged screaming from her vehicle in 2019 and up to today has not been found? Recently a young father, financial adviser and consultant Komal Maharaj went missing.
“Have you noticed the number of persons being reported missing almost daily? What is being done to find these people? What support is being given to their distressed families?”
Tancoo dismissed claims by the Prime Minister that the Opposition was driving away investors, saying it was the high crime rate under the current administration. He held the government accountable for its failure to protect citizens and create a conducive environment for business and investment.
Former Opposition senator Sean Sobers also weighed in on the matter, refuting allegations that the UNC wanted to see the country fail. He called on Minister in the Ministry of National Security Keith Scotland to take proactive measures in combating crime, including actively engaging with law enforcement agencies and ensuring they have the necessary resources to tackle the issue effectively.
Scotland, recently appointed to the National Security Ministry, pledged to prioritise rebuilding public confidence in the police service and swiftly address the challenges posed by crime in the country.
