American college students on spring break trip confronted with 'rifles in their faces,' given three options
College students robbed at gunpoint during spring break in Cancún, Mexico.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Three college students on a spring break in Cancún, Mexico, were robbed at gunpoint at their beachfront hotel. The students were confronted by armed individuals who demanded money from them. After giving $900, they were allowed to go. Similar incidents were reported by other spring breakers in the area. Travel advisories, safety precautions, and contacting appropriate authorities if a crime occurs overseas were advised for Americans traveling to Mexico.