A large brick of cocaine was found along the Hashita Pandano hotel beach in Tulum on June 30th. The drug was reportedly wrapped in brown tape and marked with the letters ‘VX’, thought to be the initials of the person that owns it. Authorities were alerted to the mysterious package through C5: this system connects …
Crime
Armed robbers caused panic this week at the construction site of the new Hard Rock Hotel in Cancun when they forced their way into the hotel premises and fired gunshots at construction workers. Although no injuries were reported, the new hotel has seen several incidents of armed robbery in the past weeks, causing concern among …
Businesses and hotels in Playa del Carmen are urging authorities to take stronger action to prevent violent crime from further escalating following the death of two Canadian citizens this week. The security situation in Playa del Carmen’s hotels is a major concern for the area amidst the busy summer season. As a result, more troops …
In the early hours of Monday morning, two Canadian citizens were found dead in a vacation condominium building in Playa del Carmen. The two Canadians consisted of a wanted fugitive and his partner. The man and the woman found at the scene were fatally stabbed in the neck. A security guard was also taken to …
Travellers looking to visit the tropical paradise of Isla Mujeres this summer have been advised to be extra vigilant of their surroundings after armed attackers robbed beachgoers last weekend. This led the U.S State Department to update their travel advisory for the state of Quintana Roo, demanding that ‘increased caution’ should now be taken due …
Law enforcement forces in Solidaridad Municipality are expanding their anti-narcotics operations in the popular Playa del Carmen tourist area. With the recent addition of highly-trained canines, the municipality is aiming to target criminal activity in the area. Organized crime groups and the resulting violent crime remain a major concern for residents and visitors, and several …
Silver Lining For The Local Authorities Amidst The Rise In Violence The police departments of Cancun and the rest of Quintana Roo have released data suggesting a strong increase in the effectiveness of the force against crime. The news comes amidst a broader increase in violent crime. The announcement will be good news for the …
The Massive Initiative To Help Easter Run Smoothly Covers Every Aspect Of Tourist And Local Life The Government of Quintana Roo is preparing a massive initiative involving over 3 thousand individual units to help secure the tourist experience over the Easter period. The program covers health, public transport, infrastructure, and security. With hundreds of thousands …
There’s a pretty good chance that Cancun beaches in general will be filled with massive amounts of seaweed in the coming weeks. As reports indicate that large amounts of the foul smelling seaweed known as sargassum are slowly, but steadily making their way towards the shore. In Playa del Carmen authorities are trying to come …
Organization Cites Violence, Kidnapping, And Unregulated Alcohol As Major Issues In The Region A United States governmental organization has announced fresh travel advisories for Mexico and Cancun. The new release has quoted the country as being a major risk for American travelers due to a multitude of concerns. The organization, named OSAC or the United …