Officials released the update today for anyone thinking of going to the location which it described as having a 'high level of violent crime'
The Foreign Office has issued a warning to travellers going to a popular destination - and said criminals are using the same tactic to ‘trick, rob, and assault people.’ Officials released the update today for anyone thinking of going to Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.
It said: “Take care when using dating apps in Trinidad and Tobago, especially those used by the LGBT+ community. Criminals have used apps like Grindr to trick, rob, and assault people.” Also in the advice for those visiting the beautiful island the Foreign Office drew attention to the potential other risks: “In Trinidad, there’s a high level of violent crime. Gang-related attacks and shootings are increasing around the city centre of Port of Spain, including Laventille, Morvant and Barataria.
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