“ONLY SICK AND EVIL PEOPLE WOULD SUPPORT CALLS FOR VIOLENT GANGS TO UNITE TO ATTACK LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS.”

In a statement shared on her social media platforms, the Prime Minister described as “appalling” the support shown by certain groups, including members of the PNM, some union leaders, entertainers and other public figures, for protesters who, she said, were calling for the unification of violent criminal gangs to target law enforcement officers.

Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar further stated that the protest appeared aimed at intimidating prosecutorial officials and commended police officers for maintaining order and security at the scene.