U.S. State Department Keeps Curaçao at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

The U.S. State Department kept Curaçao at a Level 1 travel advisory, calling for normal precautions. The advisory says Curaçao is generally a safe destination with low crime rates, and that petty crime is most likely in popular tourist locations. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, such as theft of unsecured property or vehicle break-ins. Overcharges and scams occur in tourist areas, some sellers may be aggressive, and tourist police are available at most sites. Armed robberies occur at businesses storing large amounts of cash or involved in drug or gang activity. Bringing guns, ammunition, and even spent shells or casings into Curaçao is illegal and may lead to arrest…