On April 20, 2023, around 1:00 AM, two Japanese travelers on a bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas to Oaxaca, Oaxaca were robbed by a group of three men armed with automatic rifles who boarded the bus and demanded cash from all passengers. The two travelers had 3,000 pesos stolen. The bus continued to its destination but was stopped around 3:00 AM by another group of four armed with handguns, who disembarked only the Asian passengers, demanded to see their passports, and then robbed the travelers of their cash. The two Japanese travelers were instructed to hand over 10 dollars and were then allowed to return to the bus. There were no injuries reported.
Incident Overview
Around 1:00 AM on April 20, two Japanese travelers were on a bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas to Oaxaca, Oaxaca, with about 30 passengers aboard. A group of three men wearing ski masks and armed with automatic rifles boarded the bus, demanding cash from all passengers. The two Japanese travelers had 3,000 pesos stolen. The bus continued towards its destination, but around 3:00 AM, a group of four men with handguns stopped the bus, disembarked only Asian passengers, demanded to see their passports, and then demanded cash. The two Japanese travelers were given the option to hand over 10 dollars and then allowed to return to the bus. The travelers were unharmed.
Precautions
- The primary goal of criminals is often cash and valuables. If you are a victim of robbery, comply with the demands of the perpetrators. Most robbers use handguns, so avoid sudden movements or actions that may provoke them.
- Nighttime travel or extended trips are associated with higher crime risks. Gather information about your destination and try to avoid traveling at night.
- To minimize losses, keep cash and cards separate, and consider carrying a wallet with only a small amount of cash as a precaution.
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