This occurs primarily in the capital city of Maseru but can occur elsewhere as well. Victims have included foreign diplomats and members of foreign aid missions. Traveling alone or at night is particularly dangerous. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Road travel is difficult, especially during bad weather.
A four-wheel drive vehicle is mandatory on dirt roads outside of Maseru. Due to lack of maintenance, some city roads are impassable without a four-wheel drive vehicle and other roads may have limited access to other vehicular traffic. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. U.S. citizens are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy and obtain updated information and travel and security in Lesotho.