Cops come under scrutiny for inadequate response to crime in West Berbice

Faced with concerns by businesses and residents over the inadequate response to criminal activities on the West Coast of Berbice, the police leadership in the Division has blamed limited resources and has invited assistance from the community.

Members of the West Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Industry met with senior officers from both ‘B’ and ‘C’ Division last Wednesday and sounded their concerns about the inadequate police response, the lack of patrols and the apparent lack of manpower.

Afterward, president of the Chamber Shabeer Baksh stated that he was