FORMER national security minister and PNM chairman Marvin Gonzales says swift action is needed from security agencies against a recently uncovered threat against the life of Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge.

Taking to his Facebook page on August 17, the Arouca/Lopinot MP said threats against the life of any public official must be taken seriously.

"It is the reason why the PNM supported the state of emergency. We trusted the words of the Police Commissioner. The reports of threats against the Minister of Defence is equally disturbing, and swift action is needed on the part of the security services."