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Three communities now fall under special security declarations as Government expands its crackdown on crime. President Christine Carla Kangaloo has signed orders dated November 10, 2026, declaring two additional locations closed areas under the Special Operations Act, 2026. The newly designated locations are: * Westmoorings: Columbus Circle, within Policing District 1. * Sea Lots: Pioneer Drive and environs, Port of Spain, within Policing District 1. The declarations follow the designation of Maloney Buildings Housing Development, where a nightly curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. has already been imposed. Under the legislation, closed-area declarations give security forces expanded powers to control access, restrict movement and conduct special operations in designated zones. However, a closed-area declaration does not automatically impose a curfew. Separate orders are required to establish specific curfew hours. The latest developments signal an expansion of the Government’s use of special security powers, raising questions about how many more communities could face similar restrictions.
Three communities now fall under special security declarations as Government expands its crackdown on crime.
President Christine Carla Kangaloo has signed orders dated November 10, 2026, declaring two additional locations closed areas under the Special Operations Act, 2026.
The newly designated locations are:
* Westmoorings: Columbus Circle, within Policing District 1.
* Sea Lots: Pioneer Drive and environs, Port of Spain, within Policing District 1.
The declarations follow the designation of Maloney Buildings Housing Development, where a nightly curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. has already been imposed.
Under the legislation, closed-area declarations give security forces expanded powers to control access, restrict movement and conduct special operations in designated zones.
However, a closed-area declaration does not automatically impose a curfew. Separate orders are required to establish specific curfew hours.
The latest developments signal an expansion of the Government’s use of special security powers, raising questions about how many more communities could face similar restrictions.
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