Bacalar, Q.R — Police were sent to the scene of a road blockade Friday night at the entrance to the community of Limones. The road was blocked by citizens using tires and branches that had been set on fire.
The road was reported shut by community residents around 10:00 p.m. There were local media reports armed men were responsible for the road closure, however, it was closed by protesting residents.
Residents were expressing their concern about the recent shootout between police and criminal gang members that left one criminal dead and another injured.
On Saturday, the SSC (Secretary of Citizen Security) said they reopened the road last night.
Bacalar traffic was disrupted for around two hours while residents hung around even after police reopened the road.
“Blockade cleared at kilometer 69 of highway 307 in southern Quintana Roo,” the Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC) reported.
“The Quintana Roo Secretariat of Citizen Security informs the public that a blockade using tires and branches was set up Friday night at kilometer 69 of Federal Highway 307, at the entrance to the community of Limones, in the southern part of the state.
“A group of people placed these objects, preventing vehicular traffic in the area.
“Security forces arrived immediately and cleared the area and access roads without further incident.
“The public and the media are urged not to spread rumors or unconfirmed reports that could cause alarm. They are asked to wait for information issued through official channels.
“The Secretariat of Citizen Security reiterates that it is maintaining constant surveillance and will provide timely updates on the situation.”
