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MINISTER in the Ministry of National Security Keith Scotland, SC, believes the current state of emergency (SoE) has yielded tangible benefits, citing a decrease in the murder rate compared to the same period last year.

“It is down by 45 per cent, almost 50 per cent. That is a tangible benefit. Now, we want more tangible benefits, and we want it to be done faster because it is still not at a level that is satisfactory,” he told reporters on February 26.

He opted not to share the “methodology” used but complimented the hard work of the police.