(&' ZorNers Wo EecoPe special police officers

The (conomic Control De partment (CD will under go a transformation soon in response to the persistent complaints from consumers regarding price hikes and e[pired food products. Ne[t year the (CD will be turned into a special police unit which means that the (CD inspectors will be armed. The Ministry of Trade, In dustry and Tourism +I T has already put aside S5D

, for this project. Several workers are already receiving special training so that they will know how to handle weapons. The minis try will reportedly purchase guns, batons and tasers for the (CD workers. The (CD will also be equipped with modern equipment and software in order to get the job done effectively.

The (CD reportedly needs more vehicles which is why the ministry hopes that 3ar liament will give permis sion for the purchase of seven vehicles.