Tourist Police in Quintana Roo Trained to Detect Child Trafficking
SIPINNA trained tourist police in Othón P. Blanco to identify and report child trafficking in high-tourism areas.
Crime
Pitbull Dies After Suspected Poisoning in Tulum Park, Owner Says
A pitbull died after a walk in a Tulum sports complex, allegedly poisoned. The owner shared a tearful video.
More Than a Year After ‘Casa Xibalba’ Pet Cremation Scandal, Victims Demand Trial
Victims of the Casa Xibalba pet cremation fraud in Chetumal reject plea deals and demand a trial, which could take…
Arrest of Suspect in Cancun Mototaxi Murder Raises Questions Over Location Discrepancy
The arrest of Ramiro 'N' for a mototaxi murder in Cancun is questioned due to conflicting locations between official and…
Teen Traveling Alone to Cancun Taken Into Protective Custody in Tulum
A 12- to 14-year-old girl traveling alone was rescued by authorities in Tulum after a driver alerted police.
Two Men Arrested With Over 80 Doses of Drugs in Tulum
Two men were arrested in Tulum with more than 80 doses of marijuana and pink cocaine during a joint security…
State Prosecutor’s Office Rules Out Direct Attack on Investigators in Cancun, Arrests Suspect After Chase
A shooting on Cancun's Huayacan Avenue was not aimed at police but a civilian, prosecutors say. One suspect arrested.
Auto Financing Company Autosureste Closes Cancun Offices, Leaving 20 Victims Defrauded
Autosureste by Caylab abruptly shut its Cancun offices, defrauding about 20 people who paid deposits for vehicles they never received.
Drug Trafficking Overtakes Theft, Reshapes Quintana Roo Prison Population
Narcomenudeo has replaced theft as the leading crime among inmates in Quintana Roo, according to new census data.
Body Found Floating in Lagoon in Cancun’s Santa Cecilia Neighborhood
A man's body was found floating in a lagoon in Cancun's Santa Cecilia neighborhood, prompting an investigation.