One Direction Seriously Step Up Security Ahead Of Trip To Mexico With 'Armed Guards'

One Direction's are reportedly going to have armed guards with them at all times during their upcoming trip to Mexico where they boys will be performing as part of their 'Take Me Home' world tour.

Apparently bosses are so terrified that the 'Little Things' band are at such a high risk of being kidnapped their security are to receive intensive ammunition training usually reserved for the royal family, according to a new report.

 One Direction to receive armed guards during trip to Mexico (WENN)

The X Factor boyband's security aren't leaving anything to chance with a source revealing to Star magazine: "The boys always have a high level of security around them due to their fame, but the whispers coming out of Mexico are not good.”

Pretty scary stuff!

Last week One Direction announced they would be embarking on the biggest tour of their career so far performing in stadiums across the world as part of their 'Where We Are' tour at a packed press conference at London's Wembley Stadium.

So far the gang have announced five dates in the UK and Ireland with more dates expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

One Direction's Niall Horan predicts messy night in Milan as the boys continue with their 'Take Me Home' tour

Niall Horan is greeted by Directioners as he leaves Milan hotel, May 20 (Photos: WENN)