Cancun, Q.R. — Police in Cancun are investigating two of its officers in a Thursday arrest in the Hotel Zone. The two officers are being investigated after they were videoed becoming physical during the arrest of a street vendor.
The female street vendor is seen refusing the arrest by the pair of Tourist Police in the Cancun Hotel Zone. The arrest took place near Plaza La Isla where she was found illegally selling bracelets.
The video also shows the woman grabbing at the face of the male officer during her arrest. She was eventually placed in the back of a police car. Cancun Police say they are investigating the incident.
“The SMSCyT will review the actions of tourist police during a videotaped intervention in Cancun’s hotel zone to ensure compliance with human rights and legality. One person was referred to the civic judge for resisting arrest,” Cancun Police said in a statement.
