Rising burglary rates in Samoa triggered a national debate over contributing socio-economic factors, with the country's businesses and residents identifying the high cost of living, shifting social values, and increasing drug use as primary drivers. Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) Governor Maiava Ata...
What’s driving break-ins in Samoa?
Samoa
Economy, Business, Police & Crime, Community
By Grace Ah Ching
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