Former Home Affairs and Legal Affairs Minister Velon John believes that one component in dealing with unlawful possession of firearms is deterrence achieved only through 'creative draconian measures.' John, who has served as a Magistrate, delivered an address dubbed 'Crime A Certain Perception' amid an upsurge in violent crime in Saint Lucia, which has seen the country chalk up a record in the number of homicides. The former Laborie MP asserted that there should be no bail for unlawful possession of firearms. John expressed that once law enforcement authorities arrest someone, they should detain the offender until the court date.
