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Crime Rate In Estonia Soars

Crime Rate In Estonia Soars

22 April 1996

Crime has increased at an alarming rate since the Soviet rule ended. As illegal firearms become readily available, crimes of car theft and robbery are more common. Police is Estonia has uncovered and confiscated numerous pieces of illegal weapons during a recent raid. The United Nations Crime Prevention Unit is providing guidance to the Estonian Police in its effort to reduce crime and improve public safety.

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News & Features / Features / UN in Action
Subject Topical
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
CRIME
POLICE
CRIME PREVENTION
UNITED NATIONS CRIME PREVENTION UNIT
Geographic Subject
EASTERN EUROPE
ESTONIA
MAMS Id
UNA0448
Parent Id
UNA0448

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Crime has increased at an alarming rate since the Soviet rule ended. As illegal firearms become readily available, crimes of car theft and robbery are more common. Police is Estonia has uncovered and confiscated numerous pieces of illegal weapons during a recent raid. The United Nations Crime Prevention Unit is providing guidance to the Estonian Police in its effort to reduce crime and improve public safety.

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