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The Cabinet also learned that several drivers have been preying upon youth, violating the Sexual Offenses Act (against minors).<\/p>\n

New measures will be put in place to catch and arrest those who engage in activities that offend the law against minors.<\/p>

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Cabinet abhors violation of young children and will act to ensure that these violations come to an end.<\/p>

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Cabinet notes that a bus driver was convicted today, Wednesday, and expects the perpetrator to be dealt with by the full extent of the law.<\/p>\n

Sexual predators against minors must face the severity of the law, the Cabinet asserted.<\/p>

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