Ottawa has issued a travel warning to snowbirds who are thinking about driving to Mexico this fall.
It advises that you should avoid all “Non-Essential travel” to the U.S. – Mexican border area.
The official warning came out Tuesday .
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada says the warning is being issued, because of the continuing high levels of violence linked to drug trafficking in those areas.
Bruce Grey Owen Sound MP Larry Miller says the warning from the Federal government is NOT for all of Mexico, just the border area with the U.S.
He says there are numerous resorts in safer areas of the country, but Foreign Affairs wants to advise travellers of where they should avoid.
The warning states: Canadians should avoid crossing Mexicos northern border by land, as shootouts, attacks, and illegal roadblocks may occur at any time.
Criminals especially target SUVs and full-size pickup trucks for theft and carjacking.
