Crime, Safety, and the Police

Like she cares about mongers and putas in Tijuana.

She's more likely to encourage policia to rob more mongers to help her shut down putas bars in La Zona Norte, while boosting their incomes which she could not pay.

[QUOTE=Hargow20;2969072]I am amazed how crazy the police are this Holiday season. It is almost as if the cops told each other how much they can make with shakedown's. !! Everyone needs to start calling the tourist line and complaining to Sincludara. Today let Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum what is happening. When she was the Mayor of Mexico city she would hold daily meetings with law enforcement. Mexico is being really dumb to let this go on. There is no better way to discourage tourism. !!

"got a shake down by the Tijuana police today. I haven't had that done to me In about 25 years. I was at the Sentri entrance and the woman cop, after after threatening me for about half an hour ended up taking $65 in cash that we flashed so everybody saw including all the police around her. They were all shaking people down and apparently she nor the other police cared that everybody saw. ".

This was in the Rosarito living FB group.[/QUOTE]

Well it's a long shot. Like I said. I am sure she probably doesn't like care about mongers like us. When I do believe that she does care about crime and making Mexico less corrupt.

[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;2969275]Like she cares about mongers and putas in Tijuana.

She's more likely to encourage policia to rob more mongers to help her shut down putas bars in La Zona Norte, while boosting their incomes which she could not pay.[/QUOTE]

It would be worth to try calling the police headquarters. Just remember extortion is not condoned by police chief in Tijuana.

Second time in about a month that I have been stopped by the police in the zone norte.

I actually saw these bastards lurking around a side street as I walked into Pepe's parking lot. They were positioned there, apparently, just waiting for someone to exit the lot. I thought I might bide my time a bit to see if they might move on, so I waited a few minutes before exiting with my car. No luck. Sure enough, when I exited the lot, they started to follow me. Fucking pig bastards. A couple blocks later on come the lights and you know the routine. Now, they were intent on checking for drugs and so forth, but there was no other funny business and they didn't take anything. It was the same last time, as well. Still, it's a major hassle having to play this cat and mouse game with the police. I don't know if I am just unlucky of if they have ramped up their activities, because, prior to a month ago, I had not been stopped in years.

All this leads me to the conclusion that the current game is to find some drugs or something and then begin the process of extortion, where they can go for a much bigger payout. I think it goes without saying that you are running a great risk bringing anything illegal into the zona. You won't be safe because the police can stop you at any time and for any reason. And that goes whether you are in a car or on foot.

The chances of getting stopped when you are walking is far less. I believe on reason is that it is much easier the cops to come up with a phone excuse like running a stop sign etc. Personally the cops have not stopped me in roughly 4 years now. I remember one time years back the cops stopped me in the alley. The cops were disappointed when they did not find anything. This is why never drive into Tijuana. It is cheaper and faster to walk across.

[QUOTE=HKMonger;2970299]Second time in about a month that I have been stopped by the police in the zone norte.

I actually saw these bastards lurking around a side street as I walked into Pepe's parking lot. They were positioned there, apparently, just waiting for someone to exit the lot. I thought I might bide my time a bit to see if they might move on, so I waited a few minutes before exiting with my car. No luck. Sure enough, when I exited the lot, they started to follow me. Fucking pig bastards. A couple blocks later on come the lights and you know the routine. Now, they were intent on checking for drugs and so forth, but there was no other funny business and they didn't take anything. It was the same last time, as well. Still, it's a major hassle having to play this cat and mouse game with the police. I don't know if I am just unlucky of if they have ramped up their activities, because, prior to a month ago, I had not been stopped in years.

All this leads me to the conclusion that the current game is to find some drugs or something and then begin the process of extortion, where they can go for a much bigger payout. I think it goes without saying that you are running a great risk bringing anything illegal into the zona. You won't be safe because the police can stop you at any time and for any reason. And that goes whether you are in a car or on foot.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=HKMonger;2970299]Second time in about a month that I have been stopped by the police in the zone norte.

I actually saw these bastards lurking around a side street as I walked into Pepe's parking lot. They were positioned there, apparently, just waiting for someone to exit the lot. I thought I might bide my time a bit to see if they might move on, so I waited a few minutes before exiting with my car. No luck. Sure enough, when I exited the lot, they started to follow me. Fucking pig bastards. A couple blocks later on come the lights and you know the routine. Now, they were intent on checking for drugs and so forth, but there was no other funny business and they didn't take anything. It was the same last time, as well. Still, it's a major hassle having to play this cat and mouse game with the police. I don't know if I am just unlucky of if they have ramped up their activities, because, prior to a month ago, I had not been stopped in years.

All this leads me to the conclusion that the current game is to find some drugs or something and then begin the process of extortion, where they can go for a much bigger payout. I think it goes without saying that you are running a great risk bringing anything illegal into the zona. You won't be safe because the police can stop you at any time and for any reason. And that goes whether you are in a car or on foot.[/QUOTE]You're in an area known for drug sales and use. You exit a bar known for selling alcohol and drugs, and get into a car. Seriously, you may as well have a target painted on your back. I don't understand why anybody drives a car into the ZN. Talk about giving the cops a target-rich environment! Especially around this time of year.

[QUOTE=HKMonger;2970299]Second time in about a month that I have been stopped by the police in the zone norte.

I actually saw these bastards lurking around a side street as I walked into Pepe's parking lot. They were positioned there, apparently, just waiting for someone to exit the lot. I thought I might bide my time a bit to see if they might move on, so I waited a few minutes before exiting with my car. No luck. Sure enough, when I exited the lot, they started to follow me. Fucking pig bastards. A couple blocks later on come the lights and you know the routine. Now, they were intent on checking for drugs and so forth, but there was no other funny business and they didn't take anything. It was the same last time, as well. Still, it's a major hassle having to play this cat and mouse game with the police. I don't know if I am just unlucky of if they have ramped up their activities, because, prior to a month ago, I had not been stopped in years.

All this leads me to the conclusion that the current game is to find some drugs or something and then begin the process of extortion, where they can go for a much bigger payout. I think it goes without saying that you are running a great risk bringing anything illegal into the zona. You won't be safe because the police can stop you at any time and for any reason. And that goes whether you are in a car or on foot.[/QUOTE]You pretty much nailed it. This is much worse than the annual, cops need money for Christmas thing. I went 8 years between police interactions. Until this month.

Funny thing I just met with a police supervisor for the area and he made things right regarding my recent police robbery. And then later that night as I was in an uber headed back to Centro and it happened again. Pulled over in an uber and only one ordered out of the car was the old gringo. This time the officers were polite didn't steal anything and was let go. Probably disappointed they couldn't find anything illegal for the bribe money.

[QUOTE=Phordphan;2970319]You're in an area known for drug sales and use. You exit a bar known for selling alcohol and drugs, and get into a car. Seriously, you may as well have a target painted on your back. I don't understand why anybody drives a car into the ZN. Talk about giving the cops a target-rich environment! Especially around this time of year.[/QUOTE]Well. Of course, you're right. But so far it's been nothing more than a hassle. The main reason I do it is because I literally pay nothing (zero) to drive into Mexico, park in Pepe's, and drive out again. I don't even have any fuel expense. And, with global entry, you can drive across the border relatively quickly. Whereas, if you park across the border and take Ubers back and forth, it's less convenient and you are going to be out, what, $30 or more. This adds up if you come every week.

I'm also used to it because I used to have a girlfriend who lived in Tijuana, and I used to be down there every weekend. A car was a necessity for all the stuff we used to do.

Lastly, a long time ago, I was forcefully robbed by the police (they may have been fake police for all I know) near la linea while returning on foot. This left a bad taste in my mouth that I have never fully gotten over.

[QUOTE=HKMonger;2970372]Well. Of course, you're right. But so far it's been nothing more than a hassle. The main reason I do it is because I literally pay nothing (zero) to drive into Mexico, park in Pepe's, and drive out again. I don't even have any fuel expense. And, with global entry, you can drive across the border relatively quickly. Whereas, if you park across the border and take Ubers back and forth, it's less convenient and you are going to be out, what, $30 or more. This adds up if you come every week.

I'm also used to it because I used to have a girlfriend who lived in Tijuana, and I used to be down there every weekend. A car was a necessity for all the stuff we used to do.

Lastly, a long time ago, I was forcefully robbed by the police (they may have been fake police for all I know) near la linea while returning on foot. This left a bad taste in my mouth that I have never fully gotten over.[/QUOTE]I definitely get it. I haven't crossed by foot in years. A car is really, really handy when running around Tijuana.

I just never drive in the Zona Norte in order to avoid those hassles. In fact, I no longer drink and drive because you never know when you'll hit an alcoholimetro, or whatever they're called, with an aggressive or unscrupulous officer. So, in my case, when the drinking starts, the car gets parked and it's Uber until morning.

[QUOTE=HKMonger;2970299]Second time in about a month that I have been stopped by the police in the zone norte.

I actually saw these bastards lurking around a side street as I walked into Pepe's parking lot. They were positioned there, apparently, just waiting for someone to exit the lot. I thought I might bide my time a bit to see if they might move on, so I waited a few minutes before exiting with my car. No luck. Sure enough, when I exited the lot, they started to follow me. Fucking pig bastards. A couple blocks later on come the lights and you know the routine. Now, they were intent on checking for drugs and so forth, but there was no other funny business and they didn't take anything. It was the same last time, as well. Still, it's a major hassle having to play this cat and mouse game with the police. I don't know if I am just unlucky of if they have ramped up their activities, because, prior to a month ago, I had not been stopped in years.

All this leads me to the conclusion that the current game is to find some drugs or something and then begin the process of extortion, where they can go for a much bigger payout. I think it goes without saying that you are running a great risk bringing anything illegal into the zona. You won't be safe because the police can stop you at any time and for any reason. And that goes whether you are in a car or on foot.[/QUOTE]Are you a Gringo (white) ?

[QUOTE=HKMonger;2970372] Whereas, if you park across the border and take Ubers back and forth, it's less convenient and you are going to be out, what, $30 or more. [/QUOTE]The taxis don't even cost that much and Uber is way cheaper than the taxi. Ubers have always been $2 or so from the border to Hong Kong Club. As of right now, it cost about 40 pesos ($1.99) from the border to HK. About $4 roundtrip. Don't know where you're getting your inflated guesstimation of $30 from even if it is round-trip.

[QUOTE=Hargow20;2970313]The chances of getting stopped when you are walking is far less. I believe on reason is that it is much easier the cops to come up with a phone excuse like running a stop sign etc. Personally the cops have not stopped me in roughly 4 years now. I remember one time years back the cops stopped me in the alley. The cops were disappointed when they did not find anything. This is why never drive into Tijuana. It is cheaper and faster to walk across.[/QUOTE]It's that time of the year. The season of giving! In the guise of a drug stop while I was walking along Primera street, I finally got stopped as the "Rateros con chapas" stopped their squad car and started asking me if I speak Spanish. Detained but not searched!

These cops quickly released me after I gave them my decoy wallet and expired driver license with expired credit cards and "cut and paste" Tijuana internal affairs card.

Cop even commented how young I looked on my expired. 2009 driver license.

Of course I emptied out my cash and held a death grip on my pesos.

They left empty handed with no body search and bid them a "Buenas Noches" and extended my hand but they refused to shake it!

Always be prepared Boy Scouts!!

It's been a decade since my last Christmas season Tijuana stop on foot but still Mordida-free!

[QUOTE=MongerHunger;2970495]The taxis don't even cost that much and Uber is way cheaper than the taxi. Ubers have always been $2 or so from the border to Hong Kong Club. As of right now, it cost about 40 pesos ($1.99) from the border to HK. About $4 roundtrip. Don't know where you're getting your inflated guesstimation of $30 from even if it is round-trip.[/QUOTE]Yeah. I was just throwing out a number. I haven't crossed by foot in years. I figured Ubers would be in the 4-5 dollar range, but if its 2 bucks that's pretty good. But what about border parking? You have to factor that in as well. That could potentially run you around $20 or more. Depending on what day you go and how long you spend there.

[QUOTE=HKMonger;2970520]Yeah. I was just throwing out a number. I haven't crossed by foot in years. I figured Ubers would be in the 4-5 dollar range, but if its 2 bucks that's pretty good. But what about border parking? You have to factor that in as well. That could potentially run you around $20 or more. Depending on what day you go and how long you spend there.[/QUOTE]Here's a tip for you guys: Instead of parking a car at the border in a paid parking lot, you can park your car for free at one of the trolley stations that is only a few stops from the border. For example: You can park at Palomar Station or Palm Avenue Station for free overnight. I have done it. The parking lot has plenty of security cameras and you can take the Blue Line Trolley to the border for only $2. 50.

[QUOTE=Izl80;2970510]

These cops quickly released me after I gave them my decoy wallet and expired driver license with expired credit cards and "cut and paste" Tijuana internal affairs card.

[/QUOTE]What is "Tijuana internal affairs card" and how and where do you get it?