Safe house

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A safe house (also spelled safehouse) is a dwelling, building, or other secure location used as a place of refuge, concealment, or protection. Safe houses are usually chosen because they appear ordinary or unremarkable from the outside, allowing people to stay there without attracting attention. They may be used by individuals who are in danger, people avoiding surveillance, law enforcement agencies, intelligence services, resistance movements, or criminal organizations. Safe houses can serve several purposes depending on the situation. They may provide temporary shelter for witnesses, informants, undercover agents, political dissidents, refugees, or people escaping abuse or persecution. In espionage and military contexts, safe houses may be used for secret meetings, hiding personnel, storing equipment, or planning operations. In criminal contexts, the term can also refer to a location used to hide fugitives, stolen goods, or illegal activity. The security of a safe house often depends...

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