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SANGRE GRANDE residents say they are "not surprised" that their MP, Wayne Sturge, has been receiving death threats less than four months into office. However, there are conflicting opinions on what may have triggered the death threats.

In an interview with Newsday on August 20, one shopkeeper told Newsday he believes government's tough approach to crime is causing a push-back from individuals involved in illegal activities.

Another individual told Newsday he observed certain people supporting Sturge along the campaign trail that may not be getting their way now that the lawyer won the Toco/Sangre Grande seat.