Jamaica issues state of emergency in response to surging crime that includes tourist haven Montego Bay
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The Jamaican government has issued a state of emergency in response to gang violence and surging crime including in the popular tourist area of Montego Bay.
States of emergency give authorities increased powers, including the ability to search buildings and carry out arrests without warrants. Tuesday's measures apply to areas that include popular tourist destinations such as Montego Bay. Andrew Mark Miller is a writer at Fox News. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to AndrewMark.Miller@Fox.com.
Montego Bay is one of the more popular resort areas for American tourists in the Caribbean and is home to several prominent hotels including Sandals' all-inclusive flagship location, Sandals Montego Bay.
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