Violent Gang Shootout Rocked Luxury Resort in Costa Mujeres

The peaceful atmosphere at the luxurious Riu Costa Mujeres hotel was shattered by a violent shootout that resulted in one fatality, an injured investigative officer, and two arrests. Preliminary investigations suggest the criminal gang "Los Pelones" is responsible for the attack on undercover police officers, which led to the shootout at this high-profile hotel.

The State Secretary of Citizen Security's intelligence agents have been conducting investigations that are now yielding results. The confrontation occurred on Thursday afternoon in the hotel's pool area, causing panic among guests who scrambled to find safety.

Intelligence investigations reveal that the "Los Pelones" gang controls this part of the state, engaging in extortion, kidnapping, drug dealing, and resorting to physical violence at some accommodations. They reportedly demand rooms to live in and hide from authorities.

The shootout occurred during an undercover operation against a drug dealing cell that had been operating in the resort for months. The suspects reportedly detected the police presence and opened fire, leading to an exchange of gunfire in the hotel as tourists and staff looked on.

Witnesses described the scene as fast-paced and terrifying, with people screaming and running in all directions. Images captured by tourists show families taking cover behind sunbeds and pool bars as gunshots rang out.

The standoff concluded with the death of one attacker and an officer injured. Security forces managed to apprehend two alleged members of the gang, who will face charges for their crimes.

The Quintana Roo Attorney General confirmed that this incident is part of the ongoing battle against organized crime in the region. Two firearms were seized from the criminals, one of which is for exclusive use by the Armed Forces.

The tourists who witnessed this terrifying event will carry with them the memory of this unfortunate incident, a stark reminder of the daily reality in Quintana Roo that authorities are determined to change.