“I have seen that they want to take even people who are walking,” a citizen told this media.
The complainants pointed out that, far from feeling safe under the surveillance of the authorities, they fear being arrested and robbed of the money they earn with effort.
“Instead of protecting us, they seem to be hunting us down to take our money. How are we going to trust them?” they commented.
Cases like this are not new in the state. Baja California Sur has been singled out on several occasions for corruption within its security forces, especially in the area of traffic. According to a 2023 report by México Evalúa, 28% of the state’s citizens declared having been victims of police extortion at some point, a figure that reflects the lack of controls and effective supervision.
In Los Cabos, complaints of “bribes” are recurrent and range from minor bribes to more serious cases involving threats of unjustified detention. These acts not only affect the perception of security, but also damage the family economy of those who are forced to hand over money to avoid bigger problems.
Corruption in traffic institutions has consequences that go beyond the economic sphere. By ignoring serious violations in exchange for bribes, a culture of impunity is promoted that puts all users of public roads at risk. In addition, the irregular issuance of driving licenses or the lack of supervision in compliance with traffic regulations increases the risk of fatal accidents.
The government of Los Cabos has not yet made a statement on the case of patrol 1105, but citizens’ voices are calling for justice.
Source: peninsulardigital
