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Police, Crime and Sexual Harassment

Iceland is a peaceful country, and it's unlikely that you'll ever even see the police. Most public places are well lit and secure, people are friendly and helpful, if somewhat reserved, and street crime and hassles are extremely rare.

It's foolish, however, to imagine that problems don't exist, though they mainly revolve around petty crime and are largely confined to Reykjavik. Many criminals are drug addicts or alcoholics after easy money; keep tabs on your cash and passport (and don't leave anything visible in your car when you park it) and you should have little reason to visit the police . If you do seek them out, you'll find them unarmed, concerned and usually able to speak English - remember to get an

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insurance report from them in the event you have anything stolen.

As for offences you might commit, drink-driving is taken extremely seriously here, so don't do it: catch a taxi rather than risk being caught. Being drunk in public in Reykjavik might also get you into trouble, but in a country campsite you probably won't be the only one, and (within reason) nobody is going to care. Drugs , however, are treated as harshly here as in much of the rest of Europe.


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Iceland

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This Has To Be!

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Iceland

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aloha

Ashley says "this sounds like a good country but you need a liitle more food"

aloha

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great

horse world says "the food here is amazing, don't knock it until you try it. this is a place where you can expierence the breathtaking landscapes, the extreme outdoors, delicious foods, a distinctive culture, and many other wonders. "

how rude!

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lollipop

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lol

andrea says "lmbo!!! (laugh my butt of)"

lol

andrea says "lmbo!!! (laugh my butt of)"

~Giggle~

ASH says "Iceland sux why waste your time!!"

you suck

not gonna tell ya says "All you pu**y B***h people suck... So f**k off"

reall f0000ds

Ange Burns says "you icelandics shoruld really try thaiiii foooood"


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