The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit of the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is dispelling a rumor being circulated on social media stating that someone is engaging in human trafficking.

The reports are that a male using motor vehicle HB 3470 is engaging in human trafficking.

Inspector Hawkins Nanton, Head of the Police Public Relations and Complaints Department said that there is no credible claim to this report.

Inspector Nanton stated that the preliminary investigations that were conducted shows that bulleting being circulated has not been issued by any department or unit of the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force.

He said that the police understands the public concerns but is appealing to persons to desist from spreading inaccurate information as this can cause alarm.

Meanwhile, the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said that they are continuing to arrest foreign nationals who come into the country illegally.

This statement was made by Renold Hadaway, Commissioner of Police, during a press briefing which was held to update the nation on successes the police have enjoyed in the fight against crime and violence and the illegal drugs trade.

Commissioner Hadaway said that during 2016 there was an upsurge in gun related crimes being committed and they were reliably informed about foreign nationals coming to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with the purpose of committing crimes.

He said that a number of foreign nationals were arrested for being in the country illegally and they are continuing to work along with regional police organisations to address the issue.





SOURCE: NBC

 

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