French Minister of Overseas Territories, George Pau-Langevin says the state of emergency declared by President François Hollande has been extended to the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Reunion Island, St. Martin and St. Barths.
Hollande declared the state of emergency after Islamic State claimed responsibility for last Friday night attacks that killed more than 129 people and injured in excess of 350 others.
According to the Jamaica Observer, a statement released by the Ministry of Overseas Territories said the decision to include the Caribbean countries was justified by the necessity to reinforce security in all territories during the state of emergency that has since been extended by three months.
Under the state of emergency, law enforcement officials have the power to randomly stop the circulation of persons and install zones of protection and security; detain suspicious persons and their possessions; ban meetings or demonstrations; order searches in houses day or night; and to order the submission of weapons and ammunition.
