Cancun, Q.R. — A Cancun taxi driver identified by police as Juan Antonio “N” has been arrested for attacking a fellow union member. His arrest was made after he allegedly assaulted another taxi driver for picking up passengers near his base March 2.
According to police, he was arrested Friday on Hacienda Avenue in SM 93. He is facing charges of injuries.
In a statement authorities said “the State Attorney General’s Office reports that investigative police arrested a male person, a taxi driver by trade, for his alleged involvement in events possibly constituting the crime of injury to the detriment of a victim whose identity is reserved.
“The suspect is identified as Juan Antonio “N” who was arrested on Hacienda Avenue and Huerta de la Supermanzana 93 Street of Cancun.
“This person is allegedly involved in the assault of a colleague from the “Andrés Quintana Roo” Taxi Drivers Union, for carrying passengers near their base, on March 2 of this year.
“Following the required procedures, Juan Antonio “N” was placed at the disposal of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, who will resolve his legal situation within the constitutional term provided.”
