Trinidad and Tobago’s AG issues statement on state of emergency

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has instituted a state of emergency: The full statement follows:

Five weeks ago, as the country emerged from a State of Emergency (SOE), the Honourable Prime
Minister expressed her resolve, and that of her Government, to continue to monitor the activities
of the criminal gangs in Trinidad and Tobago. She said then that she would not hesitate if the need
arose to use all powers at her disposal to quell any upsurge in gang activity.

Last night...