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Police bust motorcycle theft ring in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen, Q. R. — Playa del Carmen police have busted up a city motorcycle theft ring. Six motorcycles were recovered from a private home Friday night after a search operation.

Police made the search after being granted a warrant due to an ongoing investigation from a citizen report. Police reported the seizure of the motorcycles from a home in Block 208 of the Ejidal neighborhood.

“Upon entering the property, police found six motorcycles, one of which had been reported stolen and five more with possible alterations to their identification numbers.

“Experts from various specialties processed the scene and proceeded to collect the evidence to incorporate into the investigation that will be continued by the specialized Public Prosecutor’s Office.

The private home was searched after a citizen complaint. Photo: FGE September 20, 2024.

“Once the collection was completed, police placed official seals and secured the property which was placed under custody,” they reported.