Persaud calls on Mahdia to take a stand against trafficking in young girls

By John Richards

Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud recently urged residents of Mahdia to take a stand against the trafficking of young girls, even as he expressed disgust at the situation.

Persaud, who made the call during a meeting with residents in the township, became the first male minister to frontally address the issue of trafficking in persons. He told the residents that the churches, schools and law enforcement must all work together to address the many issues, including trafficking in persons,