Sandy expects full report from Gibbs on surveillance plane

At the request of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, National Security Minister John Sandy has asked Commissioner of Police Dwayne Gibbs for a full account to the public of the procurement process. 

Sandy told reporters on Monday, “I am advised that aircraft was acquired on trial basis but I think the Commissioner of Police is best poised to answer that. 

“I was told it was based on a 12-week trial basis.” Sandy added. “I suspect very much, based on how that trial period goes they would determine whether they want to acquire it or not.”

Sandy explained that he could not provide media with more information because he did not have details of the transaction, which was not authorised by cabinet or the national security council.

“This was done by the accounting officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service through the Commissioner,” he said.

“It’s a public matter. Depending on the nature of the aircraft there may be some elements you may not want to share but definitely, with respect to the procurement aspect, if it is above aboard then by all means,” he added.