Kamla Persad-Bissessar Calls for Zero Tolerance on Drug Trafficking

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has taken a firm stance against drug trafficking, declaring a zero-tolerance policy in response to a recent US military operation that resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals aboard a Venezuelan drug boat. Persad-Bissessar condemned the actions of drug traffickers, stating, “the slaughter of our people is fuelled by evil cartel traffickers… I have no sympathy for traffickers; this will simply meet them all violently.” Her remarks come at a time when US military activities in the Caribbean are increasing, raising concerns that drug cartels might expand their influence in Trinidad and Tobago. The Opposition Leader’s comments highlight the urgent need for action against the rising tide of drug-related violence and trafficking in the region, as local authorities grapple with the implications of these criminal networks on national security.