67 recruits have been added to the Praedial Larceny Squad and the Agriculture Minister says they are now ready and equipped to “address and deal with the outlaws.”

The additions include 61 constables, and six corporals, bringing the Squad’s total staff up to 104 members.

During a ceremony at Naparima Bowl yesterday, Minister Kazim Hosein announced a substantial increase in the unit’s arsenal of arms and ammunition, as well as the provision of new vehicles to reinforce its fleet.

He also issued a warning to wrongdoers, that “the the PLS is working, and they will deal with you.”