IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING A TRIP TO CANCUN - THINK AGAIN!

Submitted by: Mary Fatzinger

   CANCUN, MEXICO

INITIAL INTEL

CARTEL SHOOTINGS IN COMMERCIAL PLAZA’S

The City of Cancun is under attack by the Narco’s groups. They have attacked the State Police, Federal, Commerce Square, Supermarkets, Government Offices with guns and grenades a few hours ago.

Media sources report that at least two people were killed and an unspecified number injured in a shooting at the Fiscalía General de Quintana Roo in Cancun, located at Avenida Xcaret at Av Kabah. Up to 10 gunmen on motorcycles were reported, and two people have been arrested. Another four suspects were shot and killed by police. The hotel zone of Cancun was locked down but has since reopened. Residual police activity in the area is likely.

SHOOTING AT CANCUN NIGHT CLUB –

On January 16th at around 2:30 a.m., a gunman opened fire outside the Blue Parrot nightclub in playa Del Carmen killing 5 people. The victims of this incident include 1 US national, a Canadian, an Italian and two Mexican nationals. The shooting occurred during an electric music festival, initiating a stampede where some were trampled resulting in a total 15 injuries. A Taurus .38 caliber revolver was recovered at the scene along with 20 bullet shells. Authorities are currently interrogating 3 people, but it’s unclear whether they were involved in the shooting.

THREAT ASSESSMENT

 

A local government and federal office where a claimed attack occurred.

Visiting Executives are advised NOT to travel publicly in the streets, only if deemed necessary or after consulting with FAM operations specialist. With the current instability of the Mexican government increasing at the obvious rate presented, unprovoked attacks within public areas and even government facilities are prone to occur without warning. The usage of taxis has become increasingly linked to attacks as certain taxi drivers are suspected of assisting crime organizations. Secured transportation is highly recommended to mitigate risk factors that would lead to such an assault of petty or violent crime