Security Minister and ACP Crime travel to England

Minister of National Security Howard Chin Lee, ACP Crime James Philbert, Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Ancil Antoine and Captain Garnet Best, Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard, travelled yesterday to England to view the latest technology used in the fight against crime. Their stay in England will be 10 days.

While in England, the Minister and others will also visit police stations, naval and army bases. The two will also view technology used in investigations into kidnappings and other serious crimes. Chin Lee told Newsday that the trip to England would allow him and Philbert the opportunity to view the latest technology and also to get a first hand view of how crime is dealt with. He said that the trip comes at a crucial time when the police service is trying to institute anti-crime initiatives to deal with the crime situation in the country. He added that equipment would be purchased for officers of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad while special vehicles would also be viewed. The visit was arranged through the British High Commission in collaboration with the British Ministry of Defence. The official party will also visit the Defence System and Equipment International Exhibition where they will view and be briefed on military, marine and police equipment. Minister of Works Franklyn Khan acts as Minister of National Security in the absence of Chin Lee.