Thread: Crime, Safety, and the Police
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05-20-19 22:31 #2191
Posts: 11Thanks for the advice. All has been notes. Yes, I read that it's wise to put the internal investigation number and / or tourist assistance number in your wallet in plain sight. Just to show you're aware of it. Thanks man!
Originally Posted by BaxterSlade [View Original Post]
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05-20-19 19:34 #2190
Posts: 657Hiding money from Tijuana cops. . .
Well, for those determined not to lose their money to the cops, there is the tried and true method shown in the movie, Papillon. For those who haven't watched the movie, here's a hint: Mayor Pete Buttplug.
Originally Posted by BaxterSlade [View Original Post]
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05-20-19 18:58 #2189
Posts: 1072Tijuana Muni Policia
Those are some good questions KGB. If you have a room yes wise to leave a good chunk of money hidden in the room or use the safe if the room has one.
Your percentage of a shakedown goes way down if you don't wander away from the main bar area. And avoid being out in the wee wee hours and early morning. Occaisionly I have been hearing of taxis getting stopped and gringos getting robbed by the police. One thing I think may help is to always sit in the front. I guess that makes you look less touristy.
As far as protecting your money, yes you should try to hold it in your hand. That will work in many cases, but if you get an overly aggresive cop it may not. I have heard they will sometimes ask you how much many you have don't guess to low or they will help you get a more accurate count. Some have tried to call the tourist assistance line during a shakedown and that seems to help and they will often back off.
Hiding money works sometimes, just depends how thourogh the search is. I have had a pocket sewn into the inside of my pants. One search they went right to it WTF.
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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: 2597The 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: 1072Yea 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: 3854Originally 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: 3854Originally 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: 2597Yes 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]