ArmInfo. Armenia is a safe country both for RA citizens and for tourists. This is stated in the statement RA police in response to the widespread US diplomatic mission in Armenian call for its citizens to be vigilant in RA on the eve of holiday season.
"We inform that the crime situation in Armenia does not give cause for concern, the country is safe for both the citizens of Armenia and tourists, and the situation is under the constant control of the police," the law enforcement agency stated in a statement.
As the Armenian police stressed, numerous international organizations of the Republic of Armenia considered the capital of Armenia to be a safe city, and the police and other law enforcement agencies have the capabilities and means, and they are doing everything to confirm this assessment and ensure public safety. "Especially on holidays, the police are switching to an enhanced regime of work," the Armenian Police said.
To recall, the other day the US Embassy in Armenia called on its citizens in Armenia on the eve of the holiday season during the upcoming New Year and St. Christmas holidays to be vigilant to their surroundings. According to a report published on the website of the US diplomatic mission in Armenia, in Armenia during the holiday season, crime is rising, from pocket to apartment theft.