Local residents voice concern to govt over rising crime incidents in Laos


Motorbike theft caught on CCTV camera in Xaythany District, Vientiane. - Laotian Times

IENTIANE, Oct 1 (Laotian Times): A sharp rise in the incidence of theft, robbery, and gun violence has led residents in Laos to take to social media and voice their concerns.

Viral clips of motorbike theft have become a nightly occurrence, while bag snatching and robbery have become all too common in urban centers nationwide.

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