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Cancun Police Harassment (by Ken L.):

The Mexican police (local I think) have become much more aggresive and abusive in recent years. They have harassed and shaken down our kids and have stopped friends coming back from Playa Del Carmen. Instead of being a safe haven for tourists to turn to, they seem to be more and more of the problem. We all know that there are parts of Cancun (as in any large city) that tourists shouild not go and we don't go there but these harassing and shakedown incidents are occurring more and more within the hotel zone in the traditionally "safe" areas. It's a sad shame when we'd rather go to a taxi driver than a policeman for help. Additionally, a number of our friends have relayed incidents of being stopped and skaken down for money when driving rental cars back from Playa Del Carmen at night. If the Royal Resorts want us to consider buying additional villas at the Royal Haciendas, they need to provide safe transfers from Playa back into Cancun so we can enjoy a late evening in Playa to sample their restaurants and nightlife. In addition to the daytime shuttles already being run, I don't think Royal Resorts shuttles that leaves Playa at, say midnight and again at 2:00 a.m., are an unreasoanble request given the nightlife attractions of the area (they could even be scheduled on specific days). You might say we should take taxis but I have been in them when they have been stopped by the police. Even an airport shuttle was stopped on the way to the Royal Sands in 2006 when we were on it. I would like to hear from other Cancun owners who have experienced similar abuse by the Cancun police. Perhaps, if we all complain loud enough, something will be done.