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ATTORNEY General John Jeremie says the state of emergency (SoE) is being extended to allow the security forces to complete operations to dismantle criminal gangs.

He made the statement when he opened debate in the House of Representatives on October 31 on a motion to extend the SoE by a further period of three months. The House later approved the motion.

The SoE was declared on July 18. On July 28, the House extended it for three months.