From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Crime in Mauritania
Crime in Mauritania
Crime in Mauritania is moderate but steadily increas- crimes and crimes involving the use of weapons are rare,
ing.[1] Most incidents occur in the cities and larger towns but increasing.[1]
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] Res-
References
idential burglaries and robberies, particularly at the [1] ^ Mauritania country-specific information. U.S.
beaches in Nouakchott, are not uncommon.[1] Violent Department of State. This article incorporates text
from this source, which is in the public domain.
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