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Stiffer penalties for gun crimes

Sep 24, 2010 Letters

Dear Editor,
Quick action by the police has led to the capture of some known criminals and the recovery of a cache of arms and ammunition in various parts of the country.
In the case of the Berbice operation we are witnessing the recovery of firepower enough to measure up to the capabilities of a mini army, similar to those used in the Cummings Lodge mayhem. I commend the police on a job well done and wish them further success in the field of public safety.
As I commend the police I cannot help but asking the question what next, as we turn our attention to the courts where those held will be arraigned. My question is, will these be given the light sentences that presently exist, or should they face penalties that would render them incapacitated for criminal activity?
My view on this is once you are found guilty of gun crimes you should be sent away for life and never see the light of day again. But others might disagree and label my suggestion as draconian.
However, the criminal act still begs the question what punishment will be considered appropriate so that society can be protected from this menace; certainly not anything close to what obtains. For Guyana to put a severe dent if not permanently halt this deadly criminal activity there must be a significant increase in incarceration time, tantamount to that which I have enunciated.
Neil Adams

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