'Crime ' Acapulco

eyes4 from The Beach (Contact Member) -

Mexico Town's Entire Police Force Quits in Fear of Assassination May 23, 2008

Fox News.com

Associated Press

A critical time for policemen, and the Mexican government, as police fear for their lives. I do not envy them.

ACAPULCO, Mexico - A southern Mexican town's 15-member police force has quit for fear of being assassinated in retaliation for a shootout with gunmen, a security official said Thursday.

Zirandaro was the second town in less than two weeks to be left without its police force as Mexico's drug cartels wage increasingly bold attacks against security forces. On Monday, the military took over a town near Texas after all 20 of its police officers were either killed, run out of town or quit.

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Comment #1 EugenS from Europe (Contact Member) -

Wow, incredible. I never knew things were so bad there. That's just ... wow.

Comment #2 Milton Platt (98.198.64.64) -

Things are not bad EVERYWHERE there. Just where the drug trade is very heavy (due to I might add, the U.S. citizens desire to use the drugs). I have traveled extensively on the ground in Mexico and never felt intimidated or threatened. Not trying to paint a rosy picture for you....there are issues to be sure. But don't over react to the alarmist U.S, media. They only report the most sensational news because that's what sells papers.

Comment #3 eyes4 from The Beach (Contact Member) -

The drug trade and drug war are actually under reported in the U.S. The officials don't want you to get callused or fatigued by the reports. But visiting takes common sense, like anywhere else. Don't be an ugly American and you won't have your head handed to you.

On the other side, American desire for illegal narcotics does fuel Mexico's decline to violence and fear. It's a choice more people should consider before opting for the short-term 'pleasure' they get from using.

Comment #4 Simplyme from Simply-Where-I-Am (Contact Member) -

Well, I would not contribute it solely to the media. I have had the opportunity to visit a place or two and when the policia walk around with high powered weaponry ..lol.. I have trouble believing it is getting a "bad rap" due to biased media.

And as far as the US and their narcotic desires people really need to take responsibility for their own actions wouldn't you think? There are many desires for many things that are not "promoted or legal" that people don't opt to act irresponsibly and like animals over. Unfortunately, we all need to take responsibility for our own actions and choices.

Comment #5 DianaR from USA (Contact Member) -

I think making drugs like marijuana legal, would serve to quell a lot of the violence we see.

I just can't figure out why the US hasn't learned form the prohibition era. The only thing I can figure is these laws are passed based on religious dogma and not on sound management.

Comment #6 DianePu (63.176.159.254) -

did that really happened? what kind of town was it that all the police resigned? maybe residents ought to flee too..

Comment #7 Arnez (63.176.159.75) -

Do you have anymore on that story? I would like to know the outcome? Like is it still a town without police? Any websites with articles please.

Comment #8 Jason V. (63.176.159.38) -

That sure was violent. Imagine the local police yielding to scum bags? They are that powerful to make the police tremble in fear from these gangs and mafias wrath. I can't imagine how brave those tourists who still managed to enjoy their stay at that violent city even though they know that they are all endangered. Is Mexico the number one corrupt country in the world? You can't make me go travel to Mexico even if you sugarcoat it with lies.

Comment #9 Freddy K. (63.176.159.159) -

Talk about chaotic, huh? They must have really ruthless and powerful drug lords out there. Even the government or the police is no longer safe. I believe there are government officials who are secretly involve with these drug smuggling cases. From fellow policemen to ordinary citizen, the drug mafia are an unstoppable group. No wonder, so many travel advisories for Mexico have been released, it is because of this certain scenarios.

Comment #10 cwemoy (63.176.159.140) -

Wow, police resigning for fear of their lives? Then who will secure the citizens that are now exposed to more crime? It would be cowardly of them to resign yet as part of their oath, they swore to protect their government. Why did the latter allow such a step to happen?

Comment #11 Juris of the Diction (63.176.159.50) -

This is why the drug syndicates are acting all strong and mighty because of the power they accumulated through out the years. Only if the previous administration (Mexican Government) has addressed the issues of drug use before then they would be the ones who are crawling back at they're den not the government officials and authorities. But the aggressive decision of the current Mexican government may still give a ray of hope to stop the continued accumulation of power of these ruthless syndicates.

Comment #12 Alfredo (198.20.53.89) -

"Senor"

There is always 2 sides (at least) to a story.The media reports nothing but the horror stories.Not how the poor honest god fearing people will literally give you the shirt off their backs.Share their last bowl of rice with you.These people do everything with nothing.I have been visiting Aca for over 16 years.I have never had a crime related problem.There are a couple rules to remember.1) Remember you are in a foreign country-don't go out and get drunk at the Disco.2)If a mexican tells you to do this or that as strange as it may sound to a tourist, do it.These people know what they are talking about.3) Respect Treat people as you would like to be treated.

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