Warrantless Arrest OKd; Military Zones Possible
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From Times Wire Reports
Colombia, which has promised a crackdown on leftist rebels, said it has authorized arrests without warrants and could put parts of the country under military control.
The decrees enable new President Alvaro Uribe to put areas under the control of military commanders, who will be able to restrict residents’ movements and declare curfews. Foreigners will need special permission to enter.
The rules allow security forces to arrest suspects without warrants and hold them for 24 hours before they see a prosecutor. They also make it easier to tap phones.
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