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Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar released a Facebook statement on Tuesday, addressing residents of the Maloney neighborhood in District 2 of Trinidad and Tobago. She said the government would take decisive action against the gangs that have terrorized the community for years.According to the post, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF), with support from the State Security Agency (SSA), launched a special operations raid last night in the Maloney area. The operation aimed to dismantle criminal networks and restore law and order.The Prime Minister called the gangs "cowardly bullies" and pledged that the government would do whatever it takes to keep citizens safe, even if that means using special forces. She also criticized the ruling People's National Movement (PNM) and its local MP for failing to protect Maloney residents, accusing them of prioritizing political interests over public safety.Bissessar thanked the police, defense personnel and all involved in the operation, and prayed for protection and strength for those on the front lines. She urged residents to remain calm and reminded them that the government will continue to safeguard law‑abiding citizens across the country. STAY STRONG LAW ABIDING CITIZENS OF MALONEY, YOU DESERVE TO LIVE IN PEACE FREE FROM VIOLENT GANGS. YOUR PRIME MINISTER LOVES YOU AND WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO KEEP YOU SAFE.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar released a Facebook statement on Tuesday, addressing residents of the Maloney neighborhood in District 2 of Trinidad and Tobago. She said the government would take decisive action against the gangs that have terrorized the community for years.
According to the post, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF), with support from the State Security Agency (SSA), launched a special operations raid last night in the Maloney area. The operation aimed to dismantle criminal networks and restore law and order.
The Prime Minister called the gangs "cowardly bullies" and pledged that the government would do whatever it takes to keep citizens safe, even if that means using special forces. She also criticized the ruling People's National Movement (PNM) and its local MP for failing to protect Maloney residents, accusing them of prioritizing political interests over public safety.
Bissessar thanked the police, defense personnel and all involved in the operation, and prayed for protection and strength for those on the front lines. She urged residents to remain calm and reminded them that the government will continue to safeguard law‑abiding citizens across the country.
STAY STRONG LAW ABIDING CITIZENS OF MALONEY, YOU DESERVE TO LIVE IN PEACE FREE FROM VIOLENT GANGS. YOUR PRIME MINISTER LOVES YOU AND WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO KEEP YOU SAFE.
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