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The president relied on the military, rather than the police, to fight organized crime groups, which are among Mexico’s largest employers.

He also echoed critics in Mexico who have assailed Sheinbaum for failing to earmark more funds to professionalize Mexico’s criminal justice system — especially the police, who make so little money that officers often wind up on gang payrolls.

Staff say the area has become dangerous and intimidating, and that despite reporting thefts to police on an almost daily basis, nothing has been done.

Police Scotland says a dedicated team is working with businesses in the area and is investigating every report.

"The police say they don't have the resources to tackle something like this but it's not just petty crime any more - this is organised theft."