The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Grenada, citing an increased risk of violent crime including armed robbery, assault, and burglary. The advisory warns that American citizens have been killed and notes that police response times are significantly slower than in the U.S., attributed to inadequate funding and staffing shortages.
Travelers are advised to avoid answering hotel doors for unknown visitors, keep a low profile, and avoid resisting robbery attempts. While police cooperate with U.S. officials, the Bureau of Diplomatic Security highlights that response times can be “quite slow.” Americans are urged to exercise increased caution, especially at night, while visiting the Caribbean island.
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