The PNCR today defended the record of the APMU+AFC government on crime.
An abbreviated version of a PNCR press statement follows:
“The PNCR is proud that in just four short years under the APNU+AFC government, Guyana is finally moving in the right direction. Serious crime has been reduced from over 3,600 incidents in 2014 to just under 2,700 incidents in 2018, a decrease of 25%. The Guyana Police Force has been expanded and given the resources and training they need to fight crime. Unlike under the PPP/C, today crimes are being solved. Specialist police units have been established to fight organised criminal gangs that once controlled our country. Due to these initiatives, there has been a 25% drop in murders from 149 t0 111; a drop in reported rapes, burglary and breaking and entering.
“The PNCR calls attention to the thousands of street lights and the CCTV cameras that have been installed all across Guyana, under the APNU+AFC. In many regions, the installation of street light has caused a reduction in petty crimes. Residents across 7 constituencies in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region are no longer afraid to venture out at night, thanks to the newly installed street light.
“The PNCR as a partner in the APNU+AFC government takes pride in the efforts that our government has made to rid Guyana of corruption and bribery. APNU+AFC’s rapid progress on countering corruption has been recognised internationally, with Guyana highlighted as one of the biggest improvers on the Transparency International’s corruption index. Guyana has seen a 27.5% improvement in its ranking.
“The National Anti-Narcotics Agency-NANA- was established by the Coalition government to tackle drug-trafficking. As a result, we have seen an increase in narcotic seizures, with over 800 kg of cocaine, 65,000kg of cannabis and 1,900kg of heroin seized in 2017 and 2018. Guyanese authorities initiated 503 prosecutions and convicted 227 individuals for narcotics trafficking during the same period.
“The PNCR is cognisant that crime is an issue that affects all Guyanese. We all want to be able to walk our streets safely, we all want to live in safe communities. Under this government, the Police Force has been given the resources and tools to tackle crime and make our streets safe. We are not only taking criminals off the streets but we are also removing drugs from our communities”.
