Security Alert: Hgwy 85 Nuevo Laredo to Monterey

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member13 July 2021 17:17:08

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Email Security Alert from the U.S. Embassy today (13 July, 2021)
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Location: Highway 85D between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey

Event: In response to reports of increased criminal activity, Mexican authorities have increased police patrols along Highway 85D in Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon.

As a result, travelers might encounter additional police checkpoints causing unexpected delays.

travellight VIP Member

Member since 07 July 2013

travellightVIP Member13 July 2021 17:35:02

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Well, where there is a potential increase in money in known problem spots there will be more crime It's a given in every country. Fortunately for tourists, the locals suffer the brunt of that crime as the shrimp farmers and Avacado farms are well aware of.

Thanks for the heads up for travelers.