T&T introduces new legislation to fight crime
Published:Thursday | December 2, 2010 | 4:23 PM
The Trinidad and Tobago government has tabled legislation aimed at dealing with criminal gangs.
Attorney General Anand Ramlogan says the Anti-Gang Bill will also provide for heavy jail terms and severe financial consequences for persons who join criminal gangs and are engaged in criminal activities.
According to the Attorney General, police indicate there are more than 100 gangs on the island an increase from the figure of 66 in 2005.
Ramlogan says the new legislation is part of the package of legislative measures designed to arrest crime.