Murder In 2012,
Suriname had a
murder rate of 6.1 per 100,000 population.
Illegal drug trade Suriname is a transit zone for
South American
cocaine en route to
Europe,
Africa and to a lesser extent the
U.S. There have been sporadic instances of drug trade-related violence between individuals associated with competing
drug trafficking organizations. These have included
assassinations,
drive-by shootings, and hand grenades tossed over residential walls.
Robbery Robbery, including thefts of backpacks and purses,
pickpocketing, theft of jewelry (especially necklaces), and cell phones are regular occurrences. These incidents often occur in those areas frequented by foreigners. Tourist areas are common targets for thieves and muggers who often rob victims of their possessions during the hours of darkness. Residential
burglaries are an issue. There have been reports of tourists and foreigners being robbed while traveling in the countryside, and occasional reports of
bandits on rural roads. There have been reports of attacks against fishing boats in and around the waters of Suriname. == By location ==