Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

At least four police officers under investigation in Puerto Vallarta for extortion of tourists and abuse of power

Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - At least four police officers are being investigated for police abuse in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, while more elements are being investigated by the judicial authority.

According to Commissioner Rigoberto Flores Parra, the four police officers investigated by the corporation are for extortion, excessive use of force, and abuse of authority, including acts against tourists in Puerto Vallarta.

Flores Parra explained that the four uniformed men are being investigated in internal affairs. However, other uniformed men, of whom there is no exact number, are being investigated by judicial authorities.

"So far . . .

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