PM: Cops paid and on duty

Rowley said he knew of nothing more fundamental than ensuring the members of the Police Service are properly resourced, properly paid and out on the job.

Tewarie expressed regret that with nearly 100 people murdered in the last two months, Rowley could not provide, “action of a more strategic nature.” In response to questions from Caroni East MP Dr Tim Gopeesingh, Rowley said Government is seeking to ensure drug rehabilitation capacity is properly resourced. Rowley also said this country continues to work closely with the United States government on several fronts to combat the illegal drug trade. In its 2017 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, the US State Department said, “The Government of TT continues to make progress in its ability to investigate complex counter narcotics cases targeting criminal networks.”