Minors involved in majority of crimes, says attorney general

Minors involved in majority of crimes, says attorney general

Attorney General and Minister of Public Security, Mr. Steadroy Benjamin, revealed that minors are responsible for most of the crimes in the country.

In a television interview, the Attorney General cited alarming statistics showing that more than 85% of crimes are committed by young people, including both boys and girls.

The Attorney General cited a recent armed robbery on Fort Road as a prime example.

The crime, which took place at a used tire store on Wednesday morning, was committed by the assailants who are estimated to have been between 14 and 16 years old.

The masked robbers made off with approximately $900 before fleeing to the Princess Margaret School playing field.

“It appears that it is the young people in the country who are involved in crime,” Sir Steadroy Benjamin noted. “Our data shows that they are responsible for over 85% of the crimes committed in the state. Unfortunately, it is not just men; it is also young girls.”

In response to this disturbing trend, the attorney general announced plans to introduce anti-gang legislation in parliament. “We have gangs all over the country,” he said. “We will not allow this to fester; we will not allow it to grow. We will nip it in the bud.”

The proposed legislation is expected to address the growing problem of youth involvement in criminal activities. The aim is to curb the influence of gangs and prevent young people from turning to crime.

The Attorney General’s statements have sparked a national debate about the role of young people in crime and the urgent need for measures to address this crisis.

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