Local Government Minister Khadijah Ameen said her ministry has made reports to the police, and several people have been held for questioning in relation to the “ghost gang” issue at the Unemployment Relief Programme (URP). She said some of those detained were found with multiple cards, and some were criminal elements.

“Police informed us some of them are involved in gangs. There are several police investigations.”

Speaking with Newsday after the distribution of instruments of appointment for the Boundaries of the Municipalities Committee, at Kent House, Port of Spain, on November 28, she said there are still ongoing internal audits, and more police reports may be made.