Under the emergency declaration, Trinidad and Tobago's defense forces will now function as police, allowing raids without a warrant amid rising violence and murder rates.
Prime Minister Keith Rowley stated the emergency order aims to address threats to public safety, particularly from individuals engaged in criminal activities and illegal firearm use.
In 2023, Trinidad and Tobago has seen a record-high murder rate, with over 620 killings linked mainly to organized crime, making it one of the most violent areas in the region.
Recent violent events include an armed attack on a gang leader and the shooting deaths of both a gang member and a woman in unrelated incidents.
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