UWP's Political Leader brought attention to the recent arrest of Dr. Kenneth Darroux for the illegal import of gun accessories.

The political leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Dr. Thomson Fontaine, addressed the issue of gun violence in Dominica following the arrest and fine of Dr. Darroux for illegally importing gun accessories. Dr. Fontaine brought attention to the prevalent presence of unlicensed firearms, highlighting an unresolved case of firearm theft from a police station. He expressed the UWP's concern regarding this matter and urged the government to take decisive action, including strengthening penalties for offenses related to firearms.

Dr. Fontaine also voiced the UWP's unease about ongoing political interference in the operations of the police force and the judiciary. He cited the continuous persecution of opposition members as a clear example of such meddling.