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The US security department issued an alert for travelers regarding the “potential” increase in crime in Cape Verde, during the Christmas and New Year festivities. The alert was issued this Friday, 16.
As travelers to Cape Verde are warned, during that time, random attacks and criminal activities occur in public places, whether full or not, such as parks, beaches, markets, clubs, restaurants, transport hubs, schools and other spaces or frequented areas. by tourists and local residents.
In addition, they inform that, generally, the perpetrators have unoccupied houses as targets, even during the day.
ever vigilant
In this context, they advise travelers to be vigilant, whether in crowded spaces or not, day and night.
Likewise, they advise visitors to review their safety and security plans, including plans to protect assets such as their home, vehicles and other belongings, alerting them to the need to know what is happening around them.
Finally, they advise visitors to Cape Verde to monitor the local press, to find out what is happening on a daily basis.
crime spike
It should be remembered that, in recent times, there have been episodes of crime, especially murders, on the island of Santiago, with a focus on the capital, in addition to thefts and booby-traps, which tend to be more prevalent during the festive season.
The national police have deployed 500 troops to ensure the ongoing Christmas/New Year operation in the region of Santiago Sul and Maio, and there have already been several stop operations and indiscriminate search of people in certain neighborhoods.
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