World · Latin America · 16 hrs ago
30 detained and 36 fake accreditations reported at 2026 Mexican Grand Prix
Authorities in Mexico reported 30 people detained during the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix security operation.
The operation took place around the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, where the race was held.
Officials also reported 36 fake accreditations.
They recovered 20 tickets and seized five drones flying without authorization near the venue.
More than 4,300 police officers took part in the security deployment.
The reported actions show the scale of security measures around the Grand Prix.
Authorities reported 30 people detained and 36 fake accreditations during a security operation at the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix.
Mexico City’s Citizen Security Secretariat said 20 tickets were recovered.
Five drones flying without authorization near the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez were seized.
More than 4,300 police officers took part in the security deployment.
- Who
- Mexico City’s Citizen Security Secretariat reported the operation’s results.
- What
- Authorities reported 30 detentions, 36 fake accreditations, 20 recovered tickets and five seized drones.
- When
- October 31, 2026.
- Where
- The Mexican Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.
- Why
- The measures were part of a security operation for the event.
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- Detentions
- 30 people
- Fake accreditations
- 36
- Recovered tickets
- 20
- Seized drones
- 5 unauthorized drones near the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
- Police deployment
- More than 4,300 officers