The Commissioner of Police in Belize, Chester Williams, has welcomed the decision by Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam to declare a state of emergency in southside Belize City and specific sections of the Cayo District.
He insisted that it should not be regarded as an admission of defeat by the police in dealing with the crime situation.
The SOE will remain in effect for a period not exceeding one month but may be extended from time to time by a resolution passed by the National Assembly for further periods.
It comes amid an upsurge in gang-related activity.
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