Tulum, Q.R. — Two officers from the Tulum Traffic Department were removed from their posts on allegations of corruption. Both officers, who have not been named, are being investigated for allegedly demanding a 2,500-peso bribe from a tourist to stop their vehicle from being impounded.
The victim, Jamie “N”, filed a complaint for extortion. Governor Mara Lezama revealed the investigation on her “La Voz del Pueblo” program where she reiterated her policy of zero tolerance for corruption.
“Anyone who commits corruption must leave this administration, but it’s not just about leaving, they must be held accountable,” she said.
The case is being investigated by the Tulum SSPyPC Internal Affairs Department file number SSPyPC/DAI/42/2025. The victim said she was stopped at 6:00 a.m. on Tulum Avenue by two motorcycle officers for expired plates.
The officers extorted her, asking for money in exchange for canceling the tow truck. Tulum’s Public Security Director, Edgar Aguilar Rico, stated that there is no place in the force for those who act outside the law.
He said that three officers were discharged in 2024 and three others have been suspended already this year for similar allegations. Authorities say that internal control mechanisms will be strengthened to prevent and punish misconduct within security forces.
