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Bahamas
Crime
Death penalty in use

Total prison population: 1280 prisoners 

Crime trend: Down 29% in 1999

The death penalty remains in force. Violent crime, ranging from narcotics-related murders to sexual assault, is on the increase. Tourists can be targets for petty thefts. Illegal weapons are readily available.