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Drug Squad donates to vulnerable family

This story was posted 3 years ago
4 May 2020
in Community
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RGPF Drug Squad donation of essential grocery items
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by Linda Straker

  • Drug Squad humanitarian gesture during State of Emergency
  • Mt Parnassus minor was only “breadwinner” in family, sell kites to buy food

A vulnerable family in Mt Parnassus who were identified while the Drug Squad was on mobile patrol on 11 April, was presented with essential grocery items on 2 May 2020 as part of a humanitarian gesture during the State of Emergency which is restricting the movement of citizens.

According to the Community Relations Department, officers attached to the Drug Squad on mobile patrol in early April saw an 11-year-old selling kites in the junction not far from the location where the Programme for Adolescent Mothers (PAM) is located.

The minor told the police that he was living with his parents and he was the only “breadwinner” in the family and so he must sell the kites to buy food.

The police said that recognising the plight of this family, immediate action was taken with a view to providing them with grocery assistance. On Saturday, 2 May 2020, the officers attached to the same Drug Squad patrol team together with WPC 133 Julien, contributed money and bought essential grocery items and delivered it to the family.

The vulnerable family which includes grandparents who are in their 70s were highly appreciative for the donation which includes rice, eggs and oil. A statement from the RGPF said that it is very proud of the officers who have shown that patrols are not only to maintain law and order during this period, but can identify individuals with needs within the communities and assist where necessary.

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Comments 7

  1. Stephen cox says:
    3 years ago

    Very good job.hearts off that is the way it should be at all times. Congrats.

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  2. somerandomguyp says:
    3 years ago

    Good is done on a regular basis but 95% of the time such deeds goes unsunged! we have degenerated to the point where Bad news is good and sadly good news is bad. had it been a situation where the officers used force to effect an arrest it would have been all over social media and other platforms and all over shaggy’s program! People wake up and see who is really for you! not saying that all officers are angels but that is just part of the “human” condition. Good and bad exist in everything we do.

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  3. Rachael says:
    3 years ago

    Such a moving story! my heart filled with pride reading this article. Well done to the police officers for doing their bit in the community

    Reply
  4. James P Thomas says:
    3 years ago

    There is also in Grenada a project called Acts Of Kindness which so far has helped nearly 500 families with hampers or $50 vouchers. Cash is raised by businesses, individuals and the cruising community and the need more to be able to give more. Everyone needs to step up and help others so good job Drug Squad for helping to show the way.

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  5. Mervern B Parris says:
    3 years ago

    That was very heroic of the patrol team.
    Excellent job.

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  6. Ingrid Phillip says:
    3 years ago

    Great job all for you guys

    Reply
  7. Maria says:
    3 years ago

    Well done these officers clap clap for them . Keeping on doing a job and show the public that you guys are not just about arresting . Stay safe to all front lines workers

    Reply

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