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Police have continued their outreach visits in West Berbice and recently met with residents between Tempee and Number 28 Village who said marijuana trafficking is “destroying” the youths in the area.
They said the youths are also engaged in stealing to support their drug habit and gambling, which usually results in fights. The residents pointed out too that there has also been an increase in sheep larceny.
One man from the area had recently been jailed after he pleaded guilty to possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. The residents called on the police to visit the area more often and also asked for the formation of a Community Policing Group that would assist in keeping the area safe.
They also raised the issue of children not attending school and speeding minibuses along the roadways.
The meeting was headed by Deputy Superintendant Stephen Mansell and attended by officer in charge (OC) of traffic Gladwin Joaquin; OC of Blairmont Station Inspector Joycelyn Mc Caskey; and sergeants of the Fort Wellington, Blairmont and Weldaad stations. Mansell said the meetings are being held so residents could have better public relations with the police.
Meanwhile, a similar meeting was held at Manchester, Corentyne where residents were also given the opportunity to highlight issues affecting them.
