On December 10, the Chinese Embassy in Colombia reminded Chinese citizens in Colombia to strictly prevent the crime of kidnapping. Since this year, there have been several vicious cases of Chinese citizens being kidnapped and extorted in many parts of Colombia, seriously infringing on personal and property safety. Recently, the security situation in Colombia has deteriorated markedly. The security situation in most regions is poor. Criminal gangs are rampant, guns are rampant, and violent crime cases are frequent. The Embassy in Colombia reminds Chinese citizens in Colombia to firmly establish their sense of being the “first person responsible for overseas safety” and to attach great importance to preventing vicious crimes. Factories and stores operating in high-risk areas should be evacuated and moved to a safe area as soon as possible. Avoid hiring people of unknown origin, and properly handle labor relationships and disputes. You should keep a low profile in your words and actions on a daily basis, do not wear precious jewelry or carry large amounts of cash to avoid becoming a target of crime. Avoid going out during periods of high crime, such as in the evening or at night, and travel together as much as possible.

On December 10, the Chinese Embassy in Colombia reminded Chinese citizens in Colombia to strictly prevent the crime of kidnapping. Since this year, there have been several vicious cases of Chinese citizens being kidnapped and extorted in many parts of Colombia, seriously infringing on personal and property safety. Recently, the security situation in Colombia has deteriorated markedly. The security situation in most regions is poor. Criminal gangs are rampant, guns are rampant, and violent crime cases are frequent. The Embassy in Colombia reminds Chinese citizens in Colombia to firmly establish their sense of being the “first person responsible for overseas safety” and to attach great importance to preventing vicious crimes. Factories and stores operating in high-risk areas should be evacuated and moved to a safe area as soon as possible. Avoid hiring people of unknown origin, and properly handle labor relationships and disputes. You should keep a low profile in your words and actions on a daily basis, do not wear precious jewelry or carry large amounts of cash to avoid becoming a target of crime. Avoid going out during periods of high crime, such as in the evening or at night, and travel together as much as possible.