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Government investigating Constitución corruption?

bajalocal1 - 7-9-2010 at 04:39 PM

I heard a rumor from a friend who is connected to the government that a special team of former agents from the Federal Investigations Agency (Agencia Federal de Investigación or AFI) is currently investigating the traffic stop shakedowns in Ciudad Constitución.

Maybe they will be posing as tourists with US license plates in a sting operation and gather evidence for several months in an attempt to implicate everyone involved. So they will actually be paying bribes and driving away, all the while recording the corruption for later.

If you have a friend who is on the police force in Constitución you might want to tell them to cool it for a while.

mtgoat666 - 7-9-2010 at 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by bajalocal1
I heard a rumor from a friend who is connected to the government that a special team of former agents from the Federal Investigations Agency (Agencia Federal de Investigación or AFI) is currently investigating the traffic stop shakedowns in Ciudad Constitución.

Maybe they will be posing as tourists with US license plates in a sting operation and gather evidence for several months in an attempt to implicate everyone involved. So they will actually be paying bribes and driving away, all the while recording the corruption for later.

If you have a friend who is on the police force in Constitución you might want to tell them to cool it for a while.


hey newbie:
good troll on your first post at nomads. fishbreath and denise will bite your lure shortly :lol:

DENNIS - 7-9-2010 at 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by bajalocal1
If you have a friend who is on the police force in Constitución you might want to tell them to cool it for a while.


You have got to be kidding.

toneart - 7-9-2010 at 04:45 PM

Pretty creative Put On for a Newby's first time post!:lol::lol::lol:

chnlisle - 7-9-2010 at 05:01 PM

I don't think the dumbest Mexican cop in town would be stupid enough to believe that another Mexican cop was a Gringo. Ever heard of a shark not recognizing one if its own?

Curt63 - 7-9-2010 at 05:15 PM

Hmmmm?!?!

Do undercover operations get announced?

Are you a "real" local?

I smell a rat

prove me wrong

provide name a title of source

JESSE - 7-9-2010 at 05:23 PM

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Originally posted by bajalocal1
I heard a rumor from a friend who is connected to the government that a special team of former agents from the Federal Investigations Agency (Agencia Federal de Investigación or AFI) is currently investigating the traffic stop shakedowns in Ciudad Constitución.

Maybe they will be posing as tourists with US license plates in a sting operation and gather evidence for several months in an attempt to implicate everyone involved. So they will actually be paying bribes and driving away, all the while recording the corruption for later.

If you have a friend who is on the police force in Constitución you might want to tell them to cool it for a while.


The feds, are investigating cops in ciudad constitucion, but for other things concerning federal crimes, not traffic stops.

desertcpl - 7-9-2010 at 05:46 PM

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Originally posted by bajalocal1
I heard a rumor from a friend who is connected to the government that a special team of former agents from the Federal Investigations Agency (Agencia Federal de Investigación or AFI) is currently investigating the traffic stop shakedowns in Ciudad Constitución.

Maybe they will be posing as tourists with US license plates in a sting operation and gather evidence for several months in an attempt to implicate everyone involved. So they will actually be paying bribes and driving away, all the while recording the corruption for later.

If you have a friend who is on the police force in Constitución you might want to tell them to cool it for a while.



WTF,, you have got to be kidding :?::?::?:

DavidE - 7-9-2010 at 05:47 PM

Esta es una noticia maravillosa! Los muertos pueden volver a la vida. La AFI murió el año pasado y fue absorbida por la PFP.

Russ - 7-9-2010 at 05:50 PM

I believe him/her:o

RUSS

desertcpl - 7-9-2010 at 05:57 PM

well maybe I believe him/her also, but to say someone has got to warn the police to knock if off FOR AWHILE, now come on, this needs to be stop for good

Bajatripper - 7-9-2010 at 08:06 PM

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If you have a friend who is on the police force in Constitución you might want to tell them to cool it for a while.


Why would anyone want to warn these folks? Isn't that defeating the purpose of those two threads on this subject? Heck, I'd rather chum the waters by telling them that Christmas bonuses were paid early this year and all of the gringos are loaded with extra cash and start a feeding frenzy.

fishabductor - 7-9-2010 at 08:13 PM

Is your friend's name SKEET?

mulegejim - 7-9-2010 at 08:14 PM

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Originally posted by bajalocal1
I heard a rumor from a friend who is connected to the government that a special team of former agents from the Federal Investigations Agency (Agencia Federal de Investigación or AFI) is currently investigating the traffic stop shakedowns in Ciudad Constitución.

Maybe they will be posing as tourists with US license plates in a sting operation and gather evidence for several months in an attempt to implicate everyone involved. So they will actually be paying bribes and driving away, all the while recording the corruption for later.

If you have a friend who is on the police force in Constitución you might want to tell them to cool it for a while.


One of the most stupid posts I have ever seen on this board - must be a joke. Jim

Udo - 7-9-2010 at 08:32 PM

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Originally posted by DavidE
La AFI murió el año pasado y fue absorbida por la PFP.



Acronyms just Live On!

Marc - 7-10-2010 at 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by chnlisle
I don't think the dumbest Mexican cop in town would be stupid enough to believe that another Mexican cop was a Gringo. Ever heard of a shark not recognizing one if its own?




[Edited on 7-11-2010 by Marc]

Bajahowodd - 7-10-2010 at 04:21 PM

Really don't have a clue as to what the real origin of this poster may be. However, as I posted on one of the other CC threads, much to the amusement of gnukid, I have really wondered if there was not just a local government conspiracy to exact revenue from the vast number of travelers who merely pass through this town, given that by and large, said travelers are coming from or going to destinations that have vast amounts of revenue thanks to the tourists. (Loreto/ La Paz) What I'm saying is that it's not the cops, per se, but rather in institutionalized program.

DENNIS - 7-10-2010 at 05:18 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I'm saying is that it's not the cops, per se, but rather in institutionalized program.



You need to be in one, Howard. Do you really think these street-side predators are sharing their loot with the city by design?
I hope you're right. That scenario will excite the world as nothing you've seen before.

I'll start a new thread with my thoughts .

Marc - 7-10-2010 at 05:37 PM

Nice try Skeet!;D

Actually, Yes

Bajahowodd - 7-11-2010 at 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I'm saying is that it's not the cops, per se, but rather in institutionalized program.



You need to be in one, Howard. Do you really think these street-side predators are sharing their loot with the city by design?
I hope you're right. That scenario will excite the world as nothing you've seen before.

I'll start a new thread with my thoughts .


I've posted on a number of the CC threads. Agree or not, it has been my belief that the corruption here is widespread and endemic. Just think about it. Constitucion is NOT a tourist destination. A huge number of Baja travelers just pass through. I agree that there is quite a bit of economic activity there, given the vast agriculture industry. But, the vast number of travelers, mostly gringos, are, in effect, traveling from the tourist destination of Loreto to the tourist destinations of La Paz and Los Cabos. Most don't stop for anything. So, and call me crazy, conspiratorial, but since the highway is, in effect, a pinch point for the travelers, it just makes a certain sense that the folks in CC can get their share of the tourist dollar by busting the folks passing through. Maybe this idea flies in the face of the traditional idea of crooked cops trying to eek out a living. But this has become so frequent as to become the norm. All that said, as someone posted above, given that federal jurisdiction of Mex 1 stops at the city border, I recommend that the city erect a toll both just inside the city. Charge a toll for those who are clearly not local, and do away with the annoying shakedown situation that exists today.

DENNIS - 7-11-2010 at 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
All that said, as someone posted above, given that federal jurisdiction of Mex 1 stops at the city border, I recommend that the city erect a toll both just inside the city. Charge a toll for those who are clearly not local, and do away with the annoying shakedown situation that exists today.


Can't have a toll road without an adjacent free road. Other than that, be careful of what you wish for. They may implement your idea at the border....both ways.

Bajahowodd - 7-11-2010 at 04:20 PM

You may be absolutely correct, my friend. But I'm not so sure that the free road option would matter if the toll booth was actually within a municipality. Not totally conversant with the law, but that might make a diff.

wessongroup - 7-11-2010 at 04:30 PM

Seems like a pretty easy way to collect taxes and/or money from a revenue stream which has become necessary .... think it will get worse before it gets better... as long as they don't shoot me and take my car and leave with a few bucks... I feel lucky ... every time I get to drive away from a check point... and nothing has gone wrong.. or at least gone really south... so far so good, know it can happen.. been so since I first started coming down it my Dad when around 10... his is advice, don't talk to anyone, don't look at anyone, don't bother anyone, and do what they tell you to do... its their County

My brother and I didn't listen to him at all... ran around Ensenada loose.. doing what ever we wanted and talking to anyone and everyone .. have been just real lucky .... or they all just thing I'm crazy ... which I am...

And ..... I don't get out much........

DENNIS - 7-11-2010 at 05:20 PM

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Originally posted by wessongroup
My brother and I didn't listen to him at all... ran around Ensenada loose.. doing what ever we wanted and talking to anyone and everyone .. have been just real lucky .... or they all just thing I'm crazy ... which I am...

And ..... I don't get out much........


They arn't Martians, Wiley. They're a lot like us. :lol: