Young people from across Regions Three, Four, Five and Six yesterday benefited from a conference organised by the Community Policing Group (CPG) and heard Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan express alarm at the age at which drug abuse is beginning.
According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), the event was held at the Mahaicony Community Ground and forms part of the CPG’s 42nd anniversary celebrations.
During the conference youths were educated on the role they can play in reducing violence and crime; anger management and conflict resolution, career guidance and gender-based violence.
