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The state of being free from danger or threat. Use with questions about things or money; when referring to people, use "safety" instead. When referring to airport security procedures, use "airport-security" instead.

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Is throwing stuff on the ground a common/known pickpocketers strategy?

This is a known strategy, when pickpocketers feel caught. They throw the stolen goods on the ground to get rid of the evidence. In Italy, you frequently see wallets on the ground of the subway, where …
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