THE EDITOR, Sir:THE RECENT find of some 20 weapons and ammunition by the security forces is commendable. That the shipment appears now to have a connection in Miami, Florida comes as no surprise.
You see, though poorly enforced, the United States has laws that prohibit the exportation of computers from its shores. Yes there is a process, although not adhered to much, which grants a licence to individuals and companies for such a purpose. Naturally the purpose of the law is to prevent the acquisition of computers by sworn enemies of the United States.
Now, in view of the myriad shipments of weapons to Jamaica which originate from the US, and the severe societal and economic cost of gun violence in Jamaica, don't you think it is about time that Jamaica should seek to promulgate and enforce laws against those persons who send guns and ammunition to Jamaica without a permit?
DOING THE SAME
In just the same way that the U.S. extradites Jamaicans and other nationals to their soil to face charges of conspiracy to import drugs, money laundering etc, is it not time that the Jamaican Government also seeks to extradite those in the U.S. who illegally send guns to Jamaica?
If a case can be brought against those individuals so involved, then we should use our resources to bring them to justice in Jamaica. Also, as in the case of the US, Jamaica should not allow known criminals and dons who have no verifiable or legitimate sources of income, to use those ill-gotten gains to pay for slick private attorneys to defend them in our courts.
It is time to get tough.
I am, etc.,
PAUL I. PRINGLE
gimmemebit@yahoo.com
Via Go-Jamaica
