Cancún Police Locate Teen After Virtual Kidnapping Attempt
Police in Cancún located a teenager unharmed after scammers attempted to extort his family by simulating his kidnapping.
Crime
Mototaxi Drivers Corner Alleged Thieves in Cancún Neighborhood, Police Prevent Lynching
Mototaxi drivers in Cancún cornered two alleged thieves, prompting police intervention to prevent a lynching.
Man Charged With Armed Extortion in Tulum After Threatening Victim With Gun
A man faces aggravated extortion charges in Tulum for threatening a victim with a firearm.
Taxi and Car Collision Leaves Four Injured on Cancun’s Bonampak Avenue
A collision between a taxi and a car injured four people in Cancun, prompting emergency response.
Three Mexican Captains Plead Guilty in Deadly 2025 Migrant Smuggling Shipwrecks
Three Mexican captains pleaded guilty in San Diego federal court for their roles in two 2025 shipwrecks that killed nine…
Woman flees attempted assault in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — A woman escaped an attempted assault and robbery in...
Gunfire Targets Restaurant in Playa del Carmen Tourist Zone, Police Suspect Extortion Attempt
A shooting at a restaurant in Playa del Carmen's tourist district caused panic, with police investigating it as an extortion…
Mexican Navy Seizes 15 Packages of Suspected Marijuana Near Mahahual Beach
Mexican Navy personnel seized 15 packages of suspected marijuana during a patrol near Mahahual beach in Quintana Roo.
Gunmen Kill Couple in Cancun Neighborhood Attack
A couple was shot dead in Cancun's Paseo Kusamil neighborhood, the second such attack in a week.
Attempted Highway Robberies Spark Safety Concerns on Tulum–Cobá Road
Residents report attempted robberies on the Tulum-Cobá highway, prompting calls for increased security.