### Suspicious Banner Found on Benítez Boulevard in Tijuana
**By TJGringo Editorial Team**
**September 11, 2024**
On the night of Tuesday, September 10th, a threatening banner was discovered hanging from a bridge on Benítez Boulevard in the Ciénaga Poniente neighborhood of Tijuana. The message was directed at individuals named Saúl Najar and Alexis Portillo.
Reports indicate that around 7:45 PM, the police were alerted about a banner with an intimidating message, written in black letters, which was hanging in front of the Federal Electricity Commission offices. The suspects, described as three men dressed in black and wearing caps, fled the scene in a golden vehicle.
The message on the banner read:
“SAÚL NAJAR Y ALEXIS PORTILLO REGRESEN LOS CUADROS QUE SE ROBARON DE ALLA O LES BOY A EMPEZAR A PEGAR EN SU MADRE SEGUNDA LLAMADA NO VA VER 48 HRS PARA REPORTARSE PUTOS LACRAS ATTE: EL DE CUU.”
The authorities have taken custody of the banner as part of their investigation.
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**Topics:** Threat, Banner, Suspicious, Bridge, Tijuana
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### Additional News: Increased Activity of Criminal Groups in Tijuana
In recent days, there have been multiple reports of heightened criminal activity in Tijuana. This surge in activity includes not only the appearance of threatening banners but also several violent incidents attributed to rival drug cartels.
**Drug Cartel Activity:**
According to local authorities, the recent increase in criminal activity in Tijuana is believed to be the result of escalating tensions between rival cartels vying for control of the drug trafficking routes into the United States. This has resulted in several violent confrontations, including targeted killings and public displays of threats, such as the banner found on Benítez Boulevard.
**Police Efforts:**
The Tijuana Police Department has ramped up its efforts to combat this surge in violence. They have increased patrols in known hotspot areas and are collaborating closely with federal agencies to track and apprehend the individuals responsible for these activities.
**Community Impact:**
Residents of Tijuana have expressed growing concern over the safety of their neighborhoods. Many are calling for increased police presence and more aggressive measures to combat the influence of cartels in the city. Community leaders are urging citizens to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
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Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for ongoing updates on these developing stories.
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