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Gang members attempting to extort money from business in tourist zone of Play del Carman ends in shootout with police

Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - Elements of the Municipal Police of Playa del Carmen, in the state of Quintana Roo, found themselves under fire while carrying out a routine tour of the tourist zone.

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, the officers were surprised by the attack of armed subjects at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Constituyentes Avenue.

The municipal Public Security Secretariat (SSP) reported that the police elements were attacked with gunfire during their tour; however, the police managed to defend themselves without any injury or death of police units or . . .

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