Crime, Safety, and the Police

**GolfSexRroll** · 02-09-15 16:52

Originally Posted by Bbond [View Original Post]

Common in all border towns. They hope to find something that they can use to extort you. Or just plain steal cash from you. Their pretense is "looking for contraband".

I was staying at Enva yesterday. One Gordo cop was stopping guys (Gringos and Mexicans and even a chino!) Mostly ones with a backpack! I steered clear of the area / Constitution and Primera corner. He must of needed rent money. Motherfucker! (in the BAD meaning.) Because I only fuck mothers in Tijuana!

**Bbond** · 02-08-15 21:41

Originally Posted by Hargow20 [View Original Post]

I have noticed that the cops will often stop people and search them for no apparent reason. I have not been searched myself, but was wondering if anyone knows anything. ?

Common in all border towns. They hope to find something that they can use to extort you. Or just plain steal cash from you. Their pretense is "looking for contraband".

**Hargow20** · 02-08-15 18:54

I have noticed that the cops will often stop people and search them for no apparent reason. I have not been searched myself, but was wondering if anyone knows anything. ?

**ItsMeBeyatch** · 06-14-14 01:06

You have nothing to worry about unless it is actually cocaine. You most likely will not be checked going into mexico. Have fun in Tijuana

Originally Posted by Rosco2 [View Original Post]

For Tijuana virgins like myself, the stories about Tijuana police skaking down tourists is troubling. I'm mid-40's and have been taking vitamins daily since early 20's. I basically follow Linus Pauling's regimen as spelled out in his book "How to Live Longer and Feel Better", which I read many years ago, and recommend to everyone who wants to live longer and feel better. And in this hobby, you need all the help you can get, right.

So I take 2 grams of Vitamin_C powder everyday, a multi-mineral supplement, 100 units of each of the eight B_vitamins, 400 IU of Vitamin E, and Lutein and Zeaxanthin in place of Vitamin A. So everyday I take 4 vitamin pills and the Vitmain_C Powder.

Will customs on the USA or Mexico side give me a hassle when trying to cross the border with my small, compact 7-day vitamin dispenser? I'll be in Tijuana for 1 to 2 weeks, and I'd really feel naked without my vitamins, especially the Vitamin_C powder, which unfortunately is a white power that looks like cocaine I guess. But really, it's just Vitamin_C officer. Damn.

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**Rosco2** · 06-12-14 19:32

For Tijuana virgins like myself, the stories about Tijuana police skaking down tourists is troubling. I'm mid-40's and have been taking vitamins daily since early 20's. I basically follow Linus Pauling's regimen as spelled out in his book "How to Live Longer and Feel Better", which I read many years ago, and recommend to everyone who wants to live longer and feel better. And in this hobby, you need all the help you can get, right.

So I take 2 grams of Vitamin_C powder everyday, a multi-mineral supplement, 100 units of each of the eight B_vitamins, 400 IU of Vitamin E, and Lutein and Zeaxanthin in place of Vitamin A. So everyday I take 4 vitamin pills and the Vitmain_C Powder.

Will customs on the USA or Mexico side give me a hassle when trying to cross the border with my small, compact 7-day vitamin dispenser? I'll be in Tijuana for 1 to 2 weeks, and I'd really feel naked without my vitamins, especially the Vitamin_C powder, which unfortunately is a white power that looks like cocaine I guess. But really, it's just Vitamin_C officer. Damn.

**Monolith** · 02-23-14 20:26

Originally Posted by Hargow20 [View Original Post]

Jamie and the news was warning me that there could be increased crime because Guzaman was arrested. Personally I think it's sensible to use more caution. But I am not overly concerned since there is a lot more police around these days.

I don't believe there will be an increase in violence. El Chapo has a few lieutenants that can easily take over the reins and as long he stays in a mexican jail. I'm sure he can still operate his cartel.

**Hargow20** · 02-23-14 16:21

Jamie and the news was warning me that there could be increased crime because Guzaman was arrested. Personally I think it's sensible to use more caution. But I am not overly concerned since there is a lot more police around these days.

**Nibu Raphael** · 12-16-12 10:35

Hi I know this is from 2010 but I want other mongers to know Tecate is darn safe. Even the travel books say it and me being there already 3 times I saw it is safe for sure. I should also be there next month after I go to Ensenada. I will go directly there. Good time to go though is end of the week.

The only downside I heard that was bad in Tecate a few years ago same with Tijuana there was narco issues but a truce these days all safe now. My friend did have a gun pointed to him and another friend back then in a washroom in Fiesta Mangos the strip club on the road to Mexicali past the cop shop there. Anyways that was more an isolated issue. Tecate was always known for being safe and people are very darn friendly in Tecate. Easy to meet a girl here for sure.

If anyone needs more info on Tecate post here or pm me,

Nibu

Originally Posted by HardWire [View Original Post]

Anyone have a lead on a good 'fixer' in Tijuana / Tecate?

Looking to pay by the day.

Anyone got any thoughts on the safety of Tecate also?

Hardwire

**Amerioca** · 03-16-12 06:40

Originally Posted by Hugotheman [View Original Post]

Well I wrote that about 9 months ago. I have seen things change a bit down in Tijuana I still feel pretty safe down there. However there have been a lot more incidents of the policia going back to there old ways and jacking up innocent tourists looking to suplement there income. Inside the clubs you are pretty safe just be careful what you carry on you. Don't make yourself a target leave your jewlery I phone Ect. Ect at home try to hide the bulk of your cash and don't carry so much as an aspirin as far as drugs go.

I concur. The policia have become more bold, as the narcos seem to have cut back on whacking persons in Tijuana.

**Walken MD** · 03-04-12 22:28

Thank you Hugo. I'll keep you posted and I appreciate the assistance.

**Baxter Slade** · 02-25-12 18:42

Originally Posted by Walken MD [View Original Post]

Thank you for the advice. Still, would you recommend Tijuana to a first timer going solo? Having difficulty finding a wingman stateside and just am tempted to pick up and go solo later this year for maybe 4-5 days.

Well I wrote that about 9 months ago. I have seen things change a bit down in Tijuana I still feel pretty safe down there. However there have been a lot more incidents of the policia going back to there old ways and jacking up innocent tourists looking to suplement there income. Inside the clubs you are pretty safe just be careful what you carry on you. Don't make yourself a target leave your jewlery I phone Ect. Ect at home try to hide the bulk of your cash and don't carry so much as an aspirin as far as drugs go.

If it works out that I'am down there when you decide on the dates of your trip I would be happy to show you around and point you in the right direction.

**Walken MD** · 02-24-12 21:44

Originally Posted by Hugotheman [View Original Post]

Despite the bad press Mexico has been getting about danger. I think Tijuana is pretty safe I have been going down there about once a month for the last year and have not had any problems. Yes there are less Americans down there and not many tourists like the old days. But as far as the Police it used to be worse years ago I would get jacked up walking across the bridge or arriving at the spot where the taxis drop you off now I don't even see the Police bothering anyone. I just wouldn't recomend walking around at night off the beaten path. But I feel safer walking around Tijuana than LA. As a cab driver once told me as long as you are not a drug dealer or a Policeman you will be ok.

Thank you for the advice. Still, would you recommend Tijuana to a first timer going solo? Having difficulty finding a wingman stateside and just am tempted to pick up and go solo later this year for maybe 4-5 days.

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**Xfactors** · 07-12-11 20:06

Ahem. When I go to Mex, I wear my "uniform." It consist of pants with hidden pockets, to protect from pickpocket assholes. I got these pants from, http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/s..._shorts.shtml.

I also have a hidden wallet, hidden money belt, and leather money belt, to protect from crooked cops in Mex. You can get these items from www.amazon.com. I've been robbed 3 times by the crooked cops in Mex. These items have helped me out. I carry a regular wallet, with a little chump change in it, and tell cops that's all I have.

**Country John** · 07-07-11 17:24

Careful how you handle the cops in certain parts of town. On July 4 A guy was stopped for no seat belt and when he offered the cop $300 pesos, he was arrested for attempted bribery of a police officer. I have the clipping from the newspaper. It happened. Unbelievable, I know, but it happened.