State of Emergency declared in crime hot spots

Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar has just declared a limited state of emergency in crime hot spots across Trinidad. The declaration came with a night curfew beginning at midnight tonight.

Bissessar's announcement comes in the wake of more than seven killings over the weekend with gunmen going on a shooting spree in Arima. Ironically it also comes on the heels of a statement by Leader of Government Business, Dr Roodal Monilal, that there was no need for a state of emergency.

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