Homeland Security Minister Defends Special Operations Rollout In Selected Constituencies

Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander is standing by the Prime Minister’s decision to authorise policing operations under the proposed Special Operations Bill in the 26 UNC-held constituencies, 70 UNC-held local government electoral districts and two Tobago People’s Party-held constituencies.

Speaking to reporters at the HDC’s viewing and development showcase of The Canopies at Caura on Tuesday, he defended the proposed rollout of special policing operations.

He argued that Government should focus resources on areas that support the initiative, rather than impose it on constituencies whose MPs have opposed similar legislation in Parliament.