Three Cancun Tourist Police Officers Arrested for Extorting $1,400 From Tourists
Three Cancun tourist police officers were arrested for allegedly extorting $1,400 from two foreign tourists.
Crime
Yucatán Cracks Down on Illegal Fishing, Offenders Face Prison
Yucatán intensifies surveillance along its coast to combat illegal fishing, with offenders potentially facing prison time.
Yucatán Traffic Deaths Drop 6% but Mérida Ring Road Claims 17 Lives in Six Months
Yucatán saw a 6% drop in traffic deaths in early 2026, but the Mérida ring road recorded 17 fatalities, its…
Man Arrested With Marijuana and Crystal Meth in Cancun
A man was arrested in Cancun for drug possession after officers found marijuana and crystal meth during a patrol.
Four Men Arrested in Playa del Carmen and Cancun for Stolen Vehicles and Drug Possession
Four men were arrested in Playa del Carmen and Cancun for alleged drug possession and stolen vehicle involvement.
National Guard Seizes Over 12 Kg of Cocaine at Cancun Airport
National Guard officers seized 12.38 kg of suspected cocaine at Cancun International Airport and arrested one person.
Worker Dies After Being Hit by SUV While Crossing Boulevard in Playa del Carmen
A maintenance worker was struck and killed by an SUV while crossing a boulevard in Playa del Carmen early Monday.
Suspect Held in Cancun Trash Container Murder Case
A man has been ordered held on pretrial detention for the murder of a man found in a trash container…
Man Faces Trial in Cancun for Storing Child Sexual Abuse Images
A man in Cancun has been ordered to stand trial for allegedly storing and sharing child sexual abuse material.
Body Wrapped in Blankets Found Near Cancun Sports Complex
A man's body wrapped in blankets was found near the Candelario Lira sports complex in Cancun.