Playa del Carmen Mayor Cites ‘Multiculturalism’ After World Cup Final Arrests
Playa del Carmen mayor says five arrests after World Cup final are due to the city's multicultural nature.
Law Enforcement
Man Killed in Cancun Shooting, 10 Bullets Found at Scene
A man was shot dead in Cancun's Valle Verde neighborhood, with 10 bullet casings found at the scene.
US Fugitive Wanted for Murder Arrested in Quintana Roo
A 25-year-old dual national wanted for homicide in Texas was arrested in Cancún with help from US Marshals.
Five Arrested in Playa del Carmen Extortion and Murder Case
Five suspects linked to six homicides in Playa del Carmen's Las Torres area have been arrested.
Seven Arrested, Drugs Seized in Playa del Carmen Raid
Five men and two women were arrested and drugs seized during a raid in Playa del Carmen's 28 de Julio…
Another Possible Illegal Arrest by Playa del Carmen Police Revealed
A man filed a federal amparo against Playa del Carmen police for alleged illegal detention and torture.
12 Arrested in Cancun Criminal Cell That Operated From Tierra Maya
Three more suspects arrested, bringing total to 12 in a criminal cell that sold drugs, stole motorcycles, and planned murders.
Crash in Cancun Leaves Man Trapped, Triggers Emergency Response
A serious crash in Cancun left a man trapped in his vehicle, requiring a specialized rescue by firefighters.
Five Men Sentenced to Over 37 Years for Murder in Playa del Carmen
Five men were sentenced to 37 years and six months for the 2022 murder of a Guatemalan man in Playa…
Armed Robbery in Playa del Carmen Leaves One Security Officer Seriously Injured
A Cometra security guard was seriously injured Sunday after armed assailants attacked a cash transport crew in the Ejido neighborhood…