Tulum Residents on Alert After Series of Home Invasions in Harmony-Holistika Area
Residents in Tulum's Harmony-Holistika area report multiple home invasions over two months, urging increased vigilance.
Crime
Six Suspects Charged With Drug Offenses in Quintana Roo
Six people face drug charges in Othón P. Blanco and Tulum; five ordered held in pretrial detention.
Man Arrested in Tulum for Allegedly Exploiting Teen in Drug Sales
A man was arrested in Tulum for allegedly exploiting a minor for drug dealing, authorities said.
Five Suspected Drug Dealers Held With Arsenal in Quintana Roo
Five men face drug and weapons charges after police seized marijuana, methamphetamine, and an arsenal in two operations.
Woman Faces Second Murder Charge in Playa del Carmen
A woman in Playa del Carmen has been charged with murder for a second time, prosecutors said.
Cancún Traffic Officer Caught on Video Demanding Bribe From Tourists
A Cancún traffic officer was recorded allegedly soliciting a $630 bribe from foreign tourists in Puerto Juárez.
Cancun Police Crackdown on Motorcycle Gatherings: 91 Arrested, 104 Bikes Seized
Police in Cancun arrested 91 people, including 33 minors, and seized 104 motorcycles during an operation targeting illegal motorcycle gatherings.
Former Quintana Roo Governor Acquitted of Organized Crime, Remains Under House Arrest
A federal judge acquitted former Quintana Roo Governor Roberto Borge of organized crime, but he remains under house arrest on…
Mahahual Taxi Drivers Threaten Protests Over Alleged Concession Fraud
Drivers accuse union leaders of awarding 19 taxi permits to cronies and family members instead of long-waiting members.
How Criminal Groups Use the 2026 World Cup to Launder Money
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to generate a record wave of legal and illegal sports betting, creating fresh…