The prime minister says, the fight against violent crime cannot be won if relatives of criminals know and say nothing.

Dr. Rowley says, too many people are aware of gun toting family members but choose to stay silent.

Dr. Rowley made the statement during the sod turning ceremony for the housing development corporation in Caura, yesterday.

Dr. Rowley said, big assault rifles are being used to commit murders and they are stored at the homes.

The leader of the cabinet insists family members are aware of what is happening.

He told relatives of the gun-toting criminals, if you stay quiet then you are part of the problem.  

Dr. Rowley said, his government will continue its fight against the criminal elements, and called on those relatives to help.