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Police Commissioner Atlee Rodney has raised concerns about rising crime rates in the country. <\/p>

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In an interview, Rodney acknowledged a spike in incidents earlier in the year but noted that police operations had temporarily reduced the trend by removing several firearms from the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, he admitted that recent cases have prompted renewed vigilance and drastic measures.<\/p>

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Rodney highlighted the ongoing challenge of illegal firearms entering the country through both illegal and traditional ports. <\/p>

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Despite successes in confiscating about 40 firearms this year, he stressed the importance of public cooperation in preventing illegal weapons from reaching the streets.<\/p>\n

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