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State of emergency in Trinidad and Tobago due to surging violence

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  • Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency following a rise in violent crime, particularly over the recent weekend.
  • The Prime Minister Keith Rowley announced measures allowing police to search individuals and properties without warrants and detain suspects for up to 48 hours.
  • The murder toll for 2024 has reached 623, marking the highest number since police records began in 2013.
  • Officials highlighted a recent spike in gang-related shootings and the concerning use of high-caliber firearms in violent incidents.
  • The government is collaborating with the US to address the illicit firearms flow contributing to the violence.

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