The crime rate has risen slightly

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Statistics from the Police Force Suriname (KPS) indicate that there has been an increase in reported crime. Police Commissioner  Humphrey Tjin Liep Shie on Monday indicated that the increase is less than 10%. Police officials will review the statistics to find out of more crimes were actually committed. The police commissioner thinks that people’s willingness to press charges has resulted in an increase. He made it clear, however, that no definite conclusion has been drawn yet. “The crime rate has risen slightly…[+]