Safety report at the Pa’l Norte 2024 festival
MONTERREY, NL. — During the first day of the Pa’l Norte music festival, the Attorney General’s Office registered only five complaints for theft of mobile devices within the Fundora Park. Although data from the following days is still missing, this figure represents the lowest in at least six years, marking significant progress in terms of security.
Measures implemented to prevent crimes
To mitigate the thefts common in this type of massive shows, the authorities deployed a multidisciplinary police operation. In addition, an expedited reporting module was installed near the Adolfo Prieto school, facilitating the immediate response to those affected.
According to official reports, criminals usually act in groups, carrying backpacks or bulky clothing to hide the stolen objects. Their tactics include:
- Distract victims with insistent questions.
- Operate in areas with a high concentration of attendees.
Historical evolution of the problem
In 2019, the number of stolen cell phones reached an alarming peak, with 280 cases reported. A page even emerged on Facebook called “Pal’ Norte – Thefts and Lost Objects”, where users documented losses estimated at 2 million pesos. Later investigations linked these events to organized gangs coming from the center of the country.
After the suspension in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the numbers showed a downward trend: 123 complaints in 2021, 128 in 2022, and 150 in 2023 (the year in which the event lasted three days). The last edition closed with only 49 cases, reflecting the success of prevention strategies.
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