Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) are once again at the centre of the government’s anti-crime fighting strategy following Thursday’s recent triple murder in Belmont.

Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander, along with Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge, defended the use of ZOSOs in Parliament on Friday, saying they are a necessary tool to restore order in violent communities, and that residents are demanding stronger intervention.

Responding to questions on the Government’s efforts to protect citizens following the triple murder in Belmont, Minister Alexander said: “When these things happen, I traverse the area and have conversations with persons, and at this time they are highly annoyed because they wanted what we wanted to give to them, which is a Zone of Special Operations.”