🚔 Police warn criminals of stronger enforcement

while DNA raises questions and concerns towards the government

De Brief
July 29, 2024

The Suriname Police Force emphasized a strong stance against criminals, stating they will apprehend them regardless of being armed.
Buyers and possessors of stolen goods were warned, along with those helping suspects hide.
Chief of Police Bryan Isaacs and other officials discussed the positive results of security efforts, with many cases solved and suspects arrested.
Isaacs expressed pride in the police units but stressed the need for continued crime reduction and public support.
The public has been crucial in providing information leading to successful police actions, and Isaacs urged them to continue this cooperation.
Numerous fugitives, including those armed and hiding across the country, have been arrested, with a clear message to remaining criminals that they will be caught.
Director Rishi Akkal highlighted the role of buyers of stolen goods in promoting crime and warned that justice will prosecute such individuals.
Akkal also addressed the issue of people hiding suspects, urging them to stop as it undermines security in society.

Concerns were highlighted by Assembly member Edgar Sampie.
Irregularities with the monikarta system and non-payment of purchasing power reinforcement were discussed again.
Assembly chairman Marinus Bee informed the government ministries that written responses to these questions are required by Tuesday.
Multiple Assembly members raised issues about the monikarta system, including discrepancies in payments and political party involvement in its administration.
Sampie noted President Chan Santokhi's plans to set up a new ministry of GBB, involving the transfer of key personnel and resources, which he criticized for inequity.
The Minister of GBB is expected to clarify these matters to inform the public about ongoing issues.
Concerns about daily robberies and the overall security situation were reiterated, with questions about police and Defense cooperation ahead of a police leadership press conference.

The downward trend in inflation continues, with a 16.2% rise in consumer prices compared to June 2023 and the previous month.
In May, consumer prices rose by 0.5% compared to April, and by 0.2% in June compared to May, indicating minimal increases.
Last year's inflation was 32.6%, with a currency devaluation of 54.6% in 2022; inflation in 2020 and 2021 was around 60%.
The IMF expects inflation to be around 14.5% by the end of this year, attributed to a stable exchange rate of around SRD 30 for the US dollar.
Suriname's Consumer Price Index measures prices at approximately 630 points in various regions, excluding Marowijne, Brokopondo, and Sipaliwini due to higher prices in these areas