Controversial invitation to looting in Quintana Roo; government promises “hard hand”

Quintana Roo.— The Unit of Cyber ​​Police of Quintana Roo detected invitations to looting s businesses organized on social networks on the eve of the passage of huracán Berylwhich is why the state government reported that it is already taking strong measures and will “crack down” on those who participate in them.

On Facebook, several events have emerged inciting the population to participate in looting of shops and supermarkets, taking advantage of the chaos and possible service failures that Hurricane Beryl might cause.

Hurricane Beryl: Controversial invitation to looting in Quintana Roo; heavy hand, says government

One of the events, called “My first Cancun raid” It is scheduled for next Friday, July 5, and the authorities have already They suspect who is behind these calls.

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The Cyber ​​Police Unit of Quintana Roo issued a statement warning that there will be “severe legal consequences” for those who organize or participate in looting.

How much is the penalty for looting in stores?

Looting in shops is a crime that can be punished with sentences of two to fifteen years in prison.

The state government statement indicates that in the face of the emergency situation caused by Hurricane Beryl, The Secretariat of Citizen Security of Quintana Roo has issued a strong warning:

“A heavy hand will be applied once morest those citizens who organize or participate in looting and vandalism in the state capital, with sentences ranging from two to fifteen years in prison.”

And this measure arises because Groups of young people have used social media to incite these crimes, taking advantage of the contingency.

For this reason, the Cyber ​​Police Unit identified profiles on social networks that incite the population to carry out looting of businessesIn response, the Unit has stepped up cyber patrols.

What number do you call to report looting of a business in Quintana Roo?

The agency reports that it is possible Report suspicious profiles that incite looting of businesses to the number 9988914051 to report it or you can contact the Cyber ​​Police Unit of Quintana Roo.

Thus, the authorities say they have intensified cyber patrols to detect and prevent any illegal activity and will apply “iron fist” once morest offenders.

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They warn that participation in these acts of vandalism not only has severe legal consequences, but also puts everyone’s safety at risk.

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