In todays Trinidad Guardian New anti-terrorism unit formed—Griffith: A new National Security Special Operations Group (NSSOG) will be geared to deal with special major issues that may occur, including terrorism activities, hostage negotiation or gang warfare, National Security Minister Gary Griffith said yesterday. He detailed the work of the “Special Ops” team, which is not yet operational, as he replied to Opposition questions from PNM senator Faris Al-Rawi in yesterday’s Senate sitting. After lengthy explanations by Griffith on the team, Al-Rawi said: “Congratulations on a very excellent initiative.” Griffith said the NSSOG was a tactical unit geared for special initiatives. The team will comprise several arms of the law enforcement agencies: Personnel from the Coast Guard, police, prisons, immigration, customs and the army. It was approved by the National Security Council and Cabinet,he said. Griffith added: “It’s a highly-trained elite unit. This (type of) unit is seen worldwide, when you have specially trained and prepared personnel for the frontlines, something you did not have in 1990.” He said the unit would address deficiencies that occurred in 1990 when the police and army focused on different areas. The minister was referring the attempted coup by the Jamaat al Muslimeen in July 1990. Griffith added: “We are not speaking of the Special Forces or Special Branch but this is a highly-trained group that can make clinical penetration if and when required and be prepared for any type of eventuality that might occur, including hostage negotiations, terrorism activities or gang warfare. [Click the link to read this article guardian.co.tt/news/2014-04-09/new-anti-terrorism-unit-formed%E2%80%94griffith]
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:19:45 +0000
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