Taxi Driver Arrested for Trying to Sell Stolen Tablet in Playa del Carmen
A taxi driver was caught trying to sell a stolen tablet; GPS signal led victims to the store.
Crime
Tourist Rescued From Cancun Lagoon After Jumping In Under Influence of Drugs
A 31-year-old Florida man was rescued from Cancun's Nichupté lagoon after jumping in while intoxicated, suffering neck cuts.
Teenager Accuses Grupo Orion Officers of Robbery in Chetumal
A 17-year-old says Grupo Orion officers stole 15,500 pesos from him in Calderitas, Chetumal.
Suspect Known as ‘Rambo’ Charged With Human Trafficking in Tulum
A man accused of recruiting three teenagers for forced labor and criminal activities has been formally charged.
Quintana Roo Congress Passes ‘Xibalbá Law’ Criminalizing Post-Mortem Animal Abuse
Quintana Roo lawmakers unanimously approved reforms that criminalize mistreatment of animal remains and regulate pet crematoriums.
Four Arrested in Cancun Drug Bust During Interagency Operation
Four people were arrested in Cancun's Supermanzana 260 on drug charges during a joint security operation.
Cozumel Man Sentenced to 100 Years for Aggravated Kidnapping
A Cozumel man received a 100-year prison sentence for aggravated kidnapping after a 2021 home invasion and extortion.
Two Men Arrested on Drug Charges in Playa del Carmen
Police arrested two men suspected of drug dealing in Playa del Carmen's El Petén neighborhood.
Hotel Worker Accuses Supervisor of Sexual Assault in Merida, Alleges Lack of Cooperation in Investigation
A hotel worker in Merida accuses her supervisor of sexual assault, alleging the hotel has refused to hand over security…
Raids Reveal La Familia Michoacana and Cartel del Milenio Operations in Eastern Yucatan
Federal raids in Yucatan expose cartel-linked ranches, drug seizures, and threats to a mayor, signaling organized crime's spread.