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U.S. Raises Grenada Travel Advisory to Level 2 Over Crime Risk

The alert emphasizes risk management for travelers through specific precautions with STEP enrollment.

Overview

  • On Jan. 5, the State Department updated Grenada’s status to Level 2, citing an increased risk of crime.
  • Officials say some U.S. citizens have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary and rape, with fatalities reported.
  • The advisory warns that police response times in Grenada may be slower than travelers expect in the United States.
  • Travelers are urged to keep a low profile, avoid walking or driving at night, not resist robbery attempts, and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for alerts.
  • Level 2 indicates elevated caution within a four-tier system, and no higher-level restrictions or travel bans have been announced.