44 cell phones stolen at Mexico City's FIFA Fan Fest; six arrested

Mexico City's Zócalo hosted a FIFA Fan Fest that was marred by a significant number of cell phone thefts. Between June 11 and June 16, the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) reported 44 phones stolen from attendees. The security forces made arrests in connection with these thefts. On June 13, three individuals, including one claiming to be a minor, were apprehended with 36 cell phones they could not account for. On June 16, another group of three people was arrested with eight more allegedly stolen phones.

Authorities also seized illicit substances during the arrests, including 13 small bags of suspected marijuana and 29 bags containing a white substance. The SSC reminded festival-goers of prohibited items, such as large bags, illicit substances, weapons, and glass containers. The security presence extended beyond theft prevention, with the "Drive Without Alcohol" program conducting extensive checks. From June 11 to June 13, over 21,000 vehicle tests and 426 breathalyzer tests were administered. This resulted in 138 drivers being cited for exceeding the legal alcohol limit, and 137 vehicles were impounded.