I got insight into "Pickpockets" riding crowded buses in Mexico City in the 1960's. You can grab the guy who
lifted it within seconds and he won't have it. It's already been passed on to up to four members in a gang. One,
of which, will get off at the next bus stop. One counter is to carry your valuables in your front pockets and have
a cheap wallet in the back with phony bills and papers . They can play rough. Usually, with a sharp
pointed ring to scratch your cheek, drawing blood, as a counter to their pursuit. And, yes, most likely
the bus driver is in for a cut. I was told a passport in the Latin Ameriican market was worth up to $5000. R-7362 - Bob Denbow