Honduras: Authorities declare state of emergency in Colon Department as of April 25

Event

Authorities have declared a state of emergency in Colon Department as of April 25. The purpose of the directive is to facilitate efforts by law enforcement to locate and apprehend the perpetrators involved in the April 24 killings of three police officers in the municipality of Trujillo. While authorities have not revealed details of the search operation, police are restricting movement within the department, as well as traffic entering and exiting Colon. Checkpoints will likely be established throughout the department; the state of emergency will remain in place until further notice.

A heightened police and military presence is likely across Colon department until the suspects have been captured. Business and transport disruptions are possible if security forces conduct searches of businesses and vehicles.

Advice

Heed the instructions of security personnel. Plan accordingly for possible freight shipping delays via the affected area due to tighter security inspections. Remain courteous and cooperative if approached and questioned by law enforcement personnel.