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The army has taken control of Alta Verapaz province which they claim is controlled by the Zetas, a Mexican narco terrorist gang.
A spokesman for President Alvaro Colom says a month-long "state of siege" has been declared that allows the army to detain suspects and conduct searches without warrants, prohibit gun possession and control the local news media.
An army spokesman said that the provincial police force had been "totally infiltrated by the Zetas", guaranteeing "total impunity" for criminals.
All cars entering and leaving Coban, the provincial capital, are being inspected.
