Chang says security forces reaping results

National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang says Government’s investment in the security forces is bearing fruit.

The security forces last week seized $ 88 million worth of cocaine and a large sum of United States and Canadian currencies in Western Jamaica and US$1.7 million (approximately J$255 million) worth of ganja in Clarendon.

Speaking at the official opening of the Firearm Licensing Authority’s (FLA) Northern Regional Office on Friday in Discovery Bay, St Ann, Chang said the seizure means cutting off the supply of cash to criminals, which means they will be unable to buy guns.

This will lead to a drop in homicide rates, he argued.

“I would like to commend the police officers, supported by elements of the Jamaica Defence Force, for the success they’ve been having,” Chang said.

“It demonstrates that investment by the Government in the security forces is showing results,” he added.