gopbroek
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Thought it might be nice to have a thread to post local news stories
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Damn! Make me wonder if the cartels reach has made it to the island. If they are corrupt, who knows?
Cartel activity on the mainland and corrupt police on the mainland are two completely separate issues.Damn! Make me wonder if the cartels reach has made it to the island. If they are corrupt, who knows?
Fined for what? What infraction could a couple of tourists riding in a taxi have committed?Last month, some friends we met at the pool were telling us they got a shakedown by the police while in a taxi. The police wanted a $250 fine but settled for $50.
I don't believe that story.The driver told them that police from the mainland are coming over to the island and shaking down both tourists and locals.
Pretty good bet that there's more to the story.Fined for what? What infraction could a couple of tourists riding in a taxi have committed?