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The business community has spoken out in support of the state of emergency (SoE), put into effect on July 18, which stemmed from evidence garnered by police of a co-ordinated plot by gangs operating in and out of prison to assassinate members of the justice system and attack state facilities.

But chambers, while in support of the action taken by the government, called for transparency and long-term solutions to crime.

The TT Chamber of Commerce (TTCIC) in a media release condemned the plans by criminals to undermine national security and endanger senior officials.