By Breaking Belize News Staff: The Belize Police Department has confirmed that 24 confinement orders have been issued under the current state of emergency, requiring designated individuals to remain at their residences during specified periods.
During Monday’s police press briefing, ASP Stacy Smith explained that the orders are being issued under Statutory Instrument No. 131 of 2026, which provides for restrictions on the movements of individuals subject to the emergency regulations.
Smith said the orders essentially require affected persons to remain at their places of residence for designated periods, although allowances are made for matters of necessity and urgency.
The disclosure came in response to questions about whether individuals affected by the state of emergency were being placed under house arrest or curfew restrictions.
Police acknowledged concerns about the constitutional implications of the measures but maintained that the statutory instrument provides the legal framework for issuing confinement orders.
The current state of emergency took effect on October 31 following a surge in deadly violence and was initially established for 30 days.
The emergency regulations also include restrictions on certain public gatherings and curfews affecting unaccompanied minors in designated areas.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the 24 individuals subjected to confinement orders or the specific duration of their restrictions.
The measures form part of the government’s ongoing efforts to contain gang-related violence, particularly in Belize City.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: The Belize Police Department has confirmed that 24 confinement orders have been issued under the current state of emergency, requiring designated individuals to remain at their residences during specified periods. During Monday’s police press briefing, ASP Stacy Smith explained that the orders are being issued under Statutory Instrument No. 131
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