[DiogenesLamp]

That is probably a 20 dollar sign, not even worth a slap on the hand in the USA.

Let me ask you this. Do you think four armed off duty Rio Police officers hang out at a Gas Station to provide "Security"?

[rlmorel]

I understand, DL, but the point is, when you are in a foreign country, it is out of your hands. Whether the people in question were police or not, or friends of the police, or people who pay money to the police for a free hand, makes no difference.