National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore say she has a plan to rid the streets of illegal firearms

​National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore says he has a plan to rid the streets of illegal firearms. Blackmoore is of the view that anyone found with an illegal firearm, especially if it is used to commit a crime, should be sent to jail for a “very long” period of time, upon conviction.
 
He made that statement immediately after the Carnival celebrations ended on Tuesday.
 
Police reported two shooting incidents just after Carnival ended. One in Roseau and the other in Grand Bay. The victim of both incidents were hospitalized.Two police officers were also injured on Carnival Monday.
 
Blackmore said violence, “especially gun violence must be stamped out. Police officers have the authority in law to use reasonable force during the execution of their duties. So please desist from attacking the police.”
 
He added, “I have requested and received a plan from the police to rid our streets from illegal firearms. The possibility of further strengthening of our laws is something that has to be given serious consideration”.