Criminals turning away from illegal activity under Intervention programme
A Government-led programme aimed at eliminating gang feuds and reducing retaliation killings is already bearing fruit, with some people turning away from criminal activity.That is according to Minister of State in the Office of the Attorney General with Responsibility for Crime Prevention, Corey Lane who asserted on Tuesday that lives were being saved under the one-month-old Direct Intervention programme.Individuals working with the initiative that was approved at the level of the Security Council and Cabinet about four weeks ago were engaged in “street outreach” and forming relationships ...
Source: barbadostoday.bb
