By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2025-04-04 04:13:26 | Updated at 2025-04-05 05:24:04
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Resort guests in Cancun were subjected to terrifying scenes as police clashed with a violent 'criminal group' who were harassing staff and trying to sell drugs.
One of the suspects was shot dead by police around the pool of the Riu Hotel in Costa Mujeres.
Tourists in the pool area and at the nearby beach reportedly ran for cover as the gunfight broke out.
Undercover officers were at the resort in a bid to catch members of a criminal organization who were using it as a base to sell drugs.
Staff were allegedly threatened by the group and ordered to provide services as the criminals attempted to distribute drugs in the resort, Sol Quintana Roo reported.
Resort guests in Cancun were subjected to terrifying scenes as police clashed with a violent 'criminal group'
One of the criminals was reportedly shot dead. Pictures show others being taken into custody, as horrified guests watched on
The incident reportedly took place around the hotel pool
Undercover officers were set upon with a hail of bullets
One local report stated: 'Weapons were seized, one of which was exclusively for military use. An operation is underway to capture more involved parties'
The officers were reportedly set upon by two criminals, who opened fire on them near the pool.
One of the criminals was reportedly shot dead. Pictures show others being taken into custody, as horrified guests watched on.
One local report stated: 'Weapons were seized, one of which was exclusively for military use. An operation is underway to capture more involved parties.'
One of two firearms seized is reportedly exclusively used in the military.
