Early in the morning of Oct. 29, a man was robbed of a gold chain outside a bar in Huntums Ghut. During the attack, the assailant fired off nine shots that hit nearby homes, businesses and cars in the area, according to acting Deputy Police Commissioner Alwin James.
“Think about what could have happened,” he said. “Innocent people could have lost their lives.”
Speaking during a community meeting Monday night at the East End/Long Look Community Centre, Mr. James said the most pressing issue in terms of crime for the territory is the prevalence of illegal firearms.
“And tonight we would like to make a very important announcement,” he added.
Monday’s meeting began a month-long amnesty initiative, ending on Dec. 19, that urges residents who are in possession of illegal firearms to turn them in to police — “no questions asked,” Mr. James said.
See the Nov. 22, 2012 edition for full coverage.
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