State Department points journey warning for Cambodia over crime, unrest

Americans touring to Cambodia are going through a brand new warning from the U.S. State Department as officers flag safety and security dangers throughout elements of the nation.

The division issued a Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory for Cambodia on Sept. 15, citing crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance.

Located in Southeast Asia, Cambodia shares borders with Thailand, Vietnam and Laos.

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While the nation total stays at Level 2, some areas carry the State Department’s highest Level 4 warning, or “Do Not Travel.”

Americans are suggested to not journey to areas alongside the Cambodian-Thai border as a consequence of unrest, based on the advisory.

The State Department additionally warns vacationers to train elevated warning in Phnom Penh as a consequence of crime.

The provinces of Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, Preah Vihear and Kampong Thom all carry elevated warnings as a consequence of unexploded ordnance, the advisory notes.

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For Americans who do resolve to journey to Cambodia, the State Department additionally shares this blunt recommendation: “Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.”

The State Department additionally extremely recommends buying journey insurance coverage and checking whether or not protection consists of evacuation help, medical insurance coverage and journey cancellations.

Travelers are additionally warned about Cambodia’s strict drug legal guidelines.

Cambodia has a “zero-tolerance policy for drug offenses,” based on State Department journey steering, and possessing even small portions of unlawful medicine can result in arrest and detention.

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Those convicted of drug offenses can face prolonged jail sentences, even life in jail, officers warn.

The State Department additionally urges vacationers to take precautions when accepting drinks from others.

“Crimes targeting tourists often involve drugged drinks. Do not accept drinks from strangers and do not leave drinks unattended,” the advisory states.

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Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department for extra particulars.

The warning comes as U.S. officers proceed issuing journey and safety advisories for locations around the globe.

Americans are suggested to not journey to areas alongside the Cambodian-Thai border as a consequence of unrest. 

Fox News Digital beforehand reported that the State Department up to date its Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” journey advisory for Italy earlier this month, warning Americans about terrorism and crime.

Officials warned of the chance of terrorist violence and urged vacationers to stay vigilant, whereas additionally cautioning that petty crime, together with purse snatching and pickpocketing, is frequent in common vacationer areas and on public transportation.

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Americans touring to Italy have been suggested to remain conscious of their environment, monitor native media for breaking information and be ready to regulate their plans.

Andrea Margolis of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.