Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar told reporters Tuesday she has heard complaints from citizens that there is a need to extend the curfew hours.
She spoke with the media briefly at the San Fernando General Hospital.
Persad-Bissessar said she would take the matter to the National Security Council meeting Wednesday. She is the chair of the council.
The curfew currently begins at 11 pm and ends at five in the morning. Originally it started at nine in the vening and ended at 4 am.
Many people have complained that the relaxation in the hours has led to an increase in violent crime.
She spoke with the media briefly at the San Fernando General Hospital.
Persad-Bissessar said she would take the matter to the National Security Council meeting Wednesday. She is the chair of the council.
The curfew currently begins at 11 pm and ends at five in the morning. Originally it started at nine in the vening and ended at 4 am.
Many people have complained that the relaxation in the hours has led to an increase in violent crime.
Last week a mother and her daughter were raped at their home and the attackers stole their jewelry and the family's car.
Persad-Bissessar said "I have heard those concerns...I will raise it with the law enforcement officers. They were the ones who told us where to put the hot spots in the first place, and the timing".
She said she cannot make a judgment call on the curfew until she meets with the security team.
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