Oliver doesn't have to pay anything to stay there but in order to earn his keep, he has to work as a pickpocket – carefully and secretly stealing money and valuable possessions from people's pockets.
Street gambling is popular and local bars and restaurants expect a boost in trade, but security is also tight, with police wary of petty criminals, pickpockets and bag-snatchers out to take advantage of the large crowds.
Street gambling is popular and local bars and restaurants expect a boost in trade, but security is also tight with police wary of petty criminals, pickpockets, and bag snatches out to take advantage of the large crowds.
As with other developing countries, crime rates are high, and visitors will be encouraged to keep their wits about them so as to avoid falling victim to pickpockets or muggers.