In contrast to the confidence shown by the authorities about the success of the pilot project of the Comprehensive Citizen Security Strategy (My Safe Country), residents of the Cristo Rey sector question whether the disarmament of the population, especially of the communities, will be achieved. weapons that are in the hands of crime.
“Disarmament is not going to be a reality,” explains Daniel Morillo, arguing that those who use weapons to harm will not hand them over and those who hand them over will be at the expense of criminals.
He stated that it is necessary to apply other types of actions, such as raids to make those who have illegal weapons turn them over.
Another argument raised by residents is that many of the robberies that are carried out are by criminals from other neighborhoods such as Capotillo, Gauricano, El Caliche and that they are not going to be left defenseless.
Joan Acosta, a young communicator in the sector, said that the operation that began yesterday ended in chaos, since no one wants to hand over their weapon. He also stated that there is a lot of insecurity due to the large flow of Haitians that have settled in the sector in recent years.
“Those who have worked to buy a firearm are not going to give it up, because they have it to take care of themselves, their families and their businesses,” said Joan and suggested that they look for other options.
Although she appreciates the work that is being done to register and identify motorists, Joan thinks this plan has little chance of success.
The people consulted could not identify the points where the weapons are being delivered.
The traders also showed their disbelief with disarmament and were in favor of creating opportunities for young people in the sector.
Positive authorities
The Minister of the Interior and Police, Jesús Vásquez, was confident in the great achievements of the pilot project “My Safe Country”, which is being developed in Cristo Rey. He stated that despite the short time since its inception, some results can already be exhibited, such as: the lighting of 19 streets, among which are: 32, 34, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, Zoológico avenues and Nicolás de Ovando.
The minister also pointed out the intervention of Public Works with the paving of Ramón Cáceres streets, Paseo de los Reyes Católicos between Zoológico and Máximo Gómez avenues, Juan Alejandro Ibarra in the vicinity of Mercasid, Antonio Pichardo with Ortega y Gasset, and the same Gasset from Pedro Livio Cedeño to Ovando, all this just this weekend.
The official said that, in addition, beautiful murals have been painted with messages alluding to the damage caused by the use of illegal firearms.
During a tour with Interior and Police officials, the minister highlighted the integration and collaboration of community leaders to achieve the goals set. He revealed that the reports in the last hours reflect a significant reduction in criminal acts in the neighborhood.
Another novel point is the large number of low-income families that have been benefited with basic necessities at low prices, by Inespre, which installed two mobile markets.
He announced that from this Monday other government agencies will also arrive in Cristo Rey to work on cleaning up the gullies, evaluating the homes that will be repaired, as well as the detachments that will be rehabilitated.
IN POINTS
A call
The Minister of the Interior and Police, Jesús Vásquez, reiterated the call to the residents of Cristo Rey who have firearms to hand them over to any of the three points that have been authorized.
Motorcycles
The official highlighted, in a note, that more than 1,500 motorcycles have been registered, which will help identify the use for which they are intended, because it will be known which ones are dedicated to the motoconcho, and other activities.
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