State Department points Level 2 journey advisory for Grenada resulting from crime

The U.S. State Department has issued an elevated journey advisory pertaining to Grenada, because of the “risk of crime.”

The Level 2 advisory was up to date Jan. 5, with a warning about “violent crime.” Americans have been victims of armed theft, assault, housebreaking and rape.

“In some cases, American citizens have been killed. Police response times are not as fast as one may expect in the United States,” the advisory says.

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Grenada lies within the jap Caribbean Sea as a part of the West Indies. 

It’s about 125 miles north of Venezuela.

“Do not answer your door at your hotel or residence unless you know who it is,” the advisory states.

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Officials additionally warn vacationers to bodily keep away from resisting any theft try and to “keep a low profile.”

“Response time to law enforcement and security requests can at times be quite slow.”

Travelers are additionally suggested to make use of warning when strolling or driving at evening and to remain conscious of their environment.

About 16.8 million Americans visited the Caribbean in 2024, in line with the Caribbean Tourism Organization.

The U.S. Embassy is positioned within the nation’s capital of St. George, which is the largest metropolis on the island.

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The State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s Grenada report famous that regional police forces do normally cooperate with U.S. counterparts. 

“However, response time to law enforcement and security requests can at times be quite slow due to inadequate funding, lack of equipment and training, and staffing shortages,” the report stated.

Tourism is a serious contributor to regional economies, and there’s a degree of police safety that regional governments present to vacationer areas, the identical supply famous. 

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The State Department has 4 journey advisory ranges to assist vacationers assess security dangers earlier than visiting different nations.

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The advisory ranges are: Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions; Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution; Level 3 – Reconsider Travel; and Level 4 – Do Not Travel.