Berezniki (Reuters) - Crime is at an all-time high. Police reports indicate an increase of at least 50% over the last few weeks. Armed assault and kidnapping are two of the reasons directly responsible for this crime wave. Insurgents have been crossing into South Podagorsk and our citizens suffer at their hands. Meanwhile leaders of the communities are wondering what can be done to stem this tide. When asked the Chief of police said; “We will do everything in its power to ensure the safety of our citizens – even if this includes issuing a curfew. With a curfew in place we can begin taking on these insurgents.” The government will decide later this week if a curfew will be in put into effect.

The downside of a curfew is that commerce will grind to a halt throughout the South, and the financial loss could very well put the citizens before a difficult choice; either stick with the South or move to North. Either way it does not look good for them should this scenario play out like this. We will keep you updated as the story continues.