Thread: Crime, Safety, and the Police
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05-20-19 05:09 #2188
Posts: 11Question about Cops and Money.
Hey guys,
Planning my third trip to Tijuana next month. My previous two trips have been nothing less than magical. That said, I hear how common it is to be shaken down by municipal cops. Generally speaking, I'm relatively smart about my behavior and always aware of my surroundings. However, I understand that dealing with crooked cops is so common that it's bound to happen eventually. So my question is, assuming I'm not doing anything legit illegal, what is the best way to deal with a cop? I read that it's good to keep your cash in your hand when they ask for your wallet. And if they shake you down, do they usually just take something out of your wallet, or are you expected to offer them a certain amount of cash?
My only concern is when we go to Hong Kong, I usually take a couple hundred bucks. More if it's multiple days. I suppose I could just keep excess cash tucked away in my bag in the hotel room. I just fear a cop catching me when I have 200-300 bucks on my way there and losing it. But maybe the answer is to just keep what I need on me and the rest in my bag hidden in my hotel. Or use the ATM at Hong Kong.
And for that matter, has anyone had anything shady happen with the ATMs at Hotel Cascadas? I used it last time no problem, and I was very happily surprised how professional and accommodating the business was -- but I fear having my card copied. This actually happened the first time I went to Zona -- but like a dumbass I used one of the ATMs outside on the street. Was just curious if using the ATMs inside Hotel Cascadas was a red flag?
And last question, what's everyone's system for carrying around some extra money just in case they lose their wallet? Like an extra 20 or 40 bucks hidden in their sock or something.
Really any tips for minimizing potential police shakedowns would be helpful haha. I like to have a system in my head going in. Thanks a lot, this forum has been greatly beneficial and I appreciate all your advice.
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05-14-19 04:31 #2187
Posts: 353Originally Posted by MikeyMae [View Original Post]
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05-13-19 04:17 #2186
Posts: 2569The lanes are open (https://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/mobile.asp?action=n&pn=2504). Personally I avoid driving in Tijuana. The drivers are simply to crazy for my tastes. Walking to the Zona only takes about 30 minutes and I like the exercise.
Originally Posted by MikeyMae [View Original Post]
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05-13-19 02:00 #2185
Posts: 97Hey,
Does anyone know why all of the northbound traffic lanes are closed? I checked the border traffic app at 4 pm and it said all lanes closed. Is it due to construction or is there another protest? I was going to drive in next Sunday but now I might hoof it instead.
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05-10-19 05:40 #2184
Posts: 597Originally Posted by BaxterSlade [View Original Post]
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05-10-19 05:04 #2183
Posts: 1069Yea that was a crazy night. I doubt there was much left in that vape pen.
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05-08-19 07:41 #2182
Posts: 3853Originally Posted by Rog123 [View Original Post]
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05-07-19 20:54 #2181
Posts: 597Originally Posted by Artisttyp [View Original Post]
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05-07-19 20:41 #2180
Posts: 3853Originally Posted by Rog123 [View Original Post]
Thanks for sharing. Glad it worked out for you.
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05-07-19 17:34 #2179
Posts: 2344Originally Posted by Rog123 [View Original Post]
Don't show the Tijuana policia any fear on your part, and only your bait money.
The only interest the policia have in finding people with small amounts of harmless drugs like pot and Viagra, is how much money or property they think they can extract from you based on fear.
They have no interest in actually taking you to jail or before a judge.
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05-07-19 16:10 #2178
Posts: 2569Yes I agree carrying weed and vape pipe is not a wise idea. He should consider himself fortunate that he got off with a slap on the wrist.
Originally Posted by Jackie888 [View Original Post]
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05-07-19 06:22 #2177
Posts: 597Originally Posted by Jackie888 [View Original Post]
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05-06-19 17:43 #2176
Posts: 2420Originally Posted by Rog123 [View Original Post]
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05-05-19 19:59 #2175
Posts: 597Got shaken down by the cops last night on my way to hotel as soon as I got out of my Uber they were all over me. Found my vape pen I straight up told him it was marijuana. He said he was taking me to jail. I told him I was OK with that it was nicer than my hotel. Asked how much money I had I pulled out the crumbled 20 peso note in my pocket and he took my vape and sent me on my way.
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04-10-19 17:20 #2174
Posts: 637Yeah pretty much, you have to be there to know it is what I'm trying to say.
Originally Posted by ScatManDoo [View Original Post]