Body Found in Bag on Cancun Avenue, Police Investigate
Cancun, Quintana Roo — A body, apparently dismembered and stuffed inside a black plastic bag, was discovered Monday afternoon on the median of Centenario Avenue in Cancun’s Region 227 neighborhood.
The discovery was made around 2 p.m. between Calles 32 and 34, prompting a large police response.
According to neighbors, two individuals on a tricycle reportedly left the bag on the median Saturday night. However, it was not until Monday afternoon that a local resident rummaging through the bag found the body inside.
Authorities have not released details about the victim, but witnesses at the scene said the body appeared to be dismembered.
Police cordoned off the area while investigators from the State Prosecutor’s Office processed the scene and removed the body.
State investigators are gathering evidence to identify those responsible for leaving the body in the public thoroughfare.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
