The Honourable Home Affairs Minister, Mr. Robeson Benn, and the Permanent Secretary, Ms. Mae Toussaint Jr. Thomas, today, September 02, 2022, handed over two 40hp Yamaha Outboard Engines to the Community Policing Group (CPG) Liaison Officers from Regions 6 and 7.
The engines will be used to boost patrols in the riverine communities of Orealla, Siparuta and the upper Corentyne river in Region 6, as well as communities in the Upper Mazaruni, Region 7.
“With the new engines, CPG can now increase riverine patrols which will aid in crime prevention and offer more assistance to the Police and residents in those areas”, Minister Benn asserted.