Irish students a target for crime gangs in Mexico

A San Diego police sergeant has warned J1 students of the dangers of crossing the border into Mexico where Irish under-21s have been travelling congregating to avoid US drinking laws.

Students are going to the crime riddled city of Tijuana where kidnappings, muggings, and drink spiking are common.

The Irish Outreach in San Diego has also warned that drunken Irish students are being targeted by criminals who see them as easy prey after late-night drinking binges.