The US State Department has updated its travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago urging its citizens to reconsider travel to the country due to crime.
Thed advisorystated that the US government personnel are prohibited from travelling to the following areas in Port of Spain: Laventille, Beetham, Sea Lots, Cocorite, and the interior of Queens’ Park Savannah.
It added that, after dark, U.S. government personnel are prohibited from travelling to downtown Port of Spain, Fort George overlook, and all beaches.
Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Port of Spain.
It said violent crimes, such as murder, robbery, assault, sexual assault, home invasion, and kidnapping, are common.
Gang activity, such as narcotics trafficking, is also common.
A significant portion of violent crime is gang-related.
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