NOTE: THIS VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES OF DEATH
Sirens blare across Honduras.
Around 20 people are killed in Honduras every day, many in drug-related incidents, giving it the dubious title of world's most murderous nation.
This week the country's embattled government toughened its stance against drug traffickers by voting to deploy the army.
The plan, called Operation Lightning, sanctions army street patrols and allows officers to make arrests.
The model follows in the footsteps of Mexico's controversial war on drugs and organized crime.
(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) POLICE SPOKESPERSON, HECTOR IVAN MEJIA SAYING:
"There is a series of work we are doing, an investigation into the people who could be linked to irregularities, criminal organisations and regular crime. Nationally they have discovered some gangs that have robbed vehicles and committed extortion."
Residents say the move is much needed.
(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) RESIDENT, RIGOBERTO MOLINA SAYING:
"In no town of Honduras are we completely safe. I'm from Olancho (rural region) and we have had problems with crime, organised crime, drug traffickers which has affected security. A moment will come when in no part of the country will we be free to travel around."
Last year, Honduras reported 82 murders per 100,000 residents.
Analysts blame the increase in gangs and drug trafficking on South American cocaine producers who transport their illegal goods through impoverished Central American nations.
Jessica Gray, Reuters