Crime in Mauritania
Crime in Mauritania is moderate but steadily increasing[when?].[1] Most incidents occur in the cities and larger towns and are petty crimes, such as pickpocketing and the theft of improperly secured or openly visible valuables left in vehicles.[1] Most criminal activity occurs at night.[1] Residential burglaries and robberies, particularly at the beaches in Nouakchott, are not uncommon.[1] Violent crimes and crimes involving the use of weapons are rare, but increasing.[1]
In recent years, Mauritania, like much of West Africa has become a distribution hub for cocaine trafficking from Colombia to Europe.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e Mauritania country-specific information Archived 2013-10-23 at the Wayback Machine. U.S. Department of State.
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- ^ “Biggest Drug Bust Shows Mauritania Is Popular Distribution Hub.” CNN, Cable News Network, 14 Aug. 2007.
