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Kingston Jamaica State of Emergency

May 25, 2010 / 11:38 AM EDT / CBS News

AP Photo/The Jamaica Gleaner

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo/The Jamaica Gleaner, Norman Grindley

On May 19, 2010 a Jamaica Defense Force armored vehicle made its way into a barricaded street in Hannah Town, West Kingston, Jamaica. Jamaican Police have an arrest warrant for Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who allegedly leads one of Jamaica's drug gangs and is sought by U.S. authorities on drug and arms trafficking charges.

AP Photo/The Jamaica Gleaner, Ian Allen

On May 20, 2010, a demonstrator displays a cardboard sign with a message in support of Christopher "Dudus" Coke during a march in Kingston. It reads, "Leave Dudus alone please."

AP Photo/The Jamaica Gleaner, Ian Allen

On May 20, 2010, a demonstrator displays a cardboard sign with a message in support of Christopher "Dudus" Coke during a march in Kingston. It reads, "Dudus is a better security officer, give him his props."

AP Photo/The Jamaica Gleaner, Ian Allen

Demonstrators display pieces of cardboard with messages in support of Christopher "Dudus" Coke during a march in Kingston. This one reads, "Jesus die for us, we will die for Dudus!!!"

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.

AP Photo

The government of Jamaica has declared a state of emergency in the capital of Kingston, as gangsters battled with police and security on May 23, 2010 to defend alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is wanted in the United States. Residents in West Kingston neighborhoods have set up barricades to prevent the police from entering the slums to execute the order.