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 …
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Quintana Roo authorities have begun to increase surveillance of beaches near the Cancun hotel zone after tourists were robbed at gunpoint at Isla Blanca beach last week. According to eyewitnesses, 6 armed robbers entered the beach on jet-skis near the Extreme Zone Beach & Spa Hotel. They then began to threaten beachgoers, severely beating one …
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 …
The safety of tourists visiting Cancun and other popular locations in Quintana Roo remains a major concern. According to recent data published by the National Secretary for Security, the safety situation in Quintana Roo streets hasn’t improved. In fact, statistics show that robbery, which mainly affects pedestrians during night time, is on the rise. As …
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 …
Fighting, Drunken Abuse, And Public Aggression Mar Century-Old Festival Around one hundred and fifty people were arrested at the Cozumel Carnival over the weekend for an array of offenses. At least one person was admitted to the hospital with serious injuries. According to multiple reports, the arrests were made over the course of the entire …
Various shootings resulting in the deaths of multiple people including a bar security staff member in Cancun lead to an emergency meeting held by local police on Sunday. After the meeting the head of Public Security in Cancun held a press conference with members of the armed forces, including marines and military personnel, as well …
New Shocking Developments Cast More Doubt On Mother’s Safety The missing person case involving Australian Tahnee Shanks and her young daughter has taken several strange twists in the past few days, casting doubts upon the safety of the woman. Police are following multiple different directions in their investigation. The investigation has taken an even darker …
Tourist Was Threatened At Gun Point By A Street Vendor A tourist reporting they had been threatened by a street vendor in Cancun prompted an absurd police operation that resulted in the arrest of fifty-one vendors. The operation was completed jointly by the police and national guard. According to multiple reports, a tourist was threatened …