The Opposition People’s National Party, PNP, is calling for the removal of the Chief Executive Officer of the Firearms Licensing Authority, Shane Dalling.
The call has been made by Shadow Minister of National Security, Senator Peter Bunting.
On Tuesday during a media briefing, Dalling made some stunning revelations of corruption within the FLA’s system of granting gun licenses.
Senator Bunting, in reacting to the revelations, described the FLA as a ‘cesspool for corruption’.
He says given what has been revealed, Dalling must go.
Senator Bunting says the FLA should now take the time to regain the confidence of local law enforcement and by extension the Jamaican people.
Senator Peter Bunting, Shadow Minister on National Security.
Meanwhile, Senator Bunting is urging the Integrity Commission to complete its investigation into the FLA.
He says the Commission should submit its report to Parliament as soon as possible.
Senator Peter Bunting, Shadow Minister on National Security.
Mr. Dalling is hitting back against the Opposition PNP that earlier today called for his resignation.
Speaking with Nationwide News this afternoon the FLA boss defended his stewardship of the entity noting that he has never been cited for wrongdoing since being CEO.
The FLA CEO is questioning the Opposition’s call and notes that it’s unwarranted because he’s the one fixing a broken system.
Mr. Dalling is further questioning why there’s a call for him to be sacked when the approval of gun permits is not part of his responsibility.
Shane Dalling, CEO of the Firearm Licensing Authority speaking with Nationwide News.
