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Latvia 'Europe's crime capital'

Jul 23, 2008
By Talis Saule Archdeacon

CRIME FIGHTERS: Despite police efforts, analysts say Latvia is the most lawless country in the EU.
RIGA - Latvia has the highest crime rate in the EU and the second highest in Europe, according to a recent report. In a report titled "Europe's Crime Capitals," Forbes business magazine claimed that only Turkey has a higher crime rate than the Baltic state. "The most popular activities for organized crime groups were illegal drug trafficking, criminal vehicle business and economic crimes. With its high rate of alcoholism, Latvia is also the second most dangerous place in Europe to drive ...

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