Chebat Says He Wants Budna Case Resolved

More than a year after the abduction and handover of Ryan Budna to Guatemalan authorities, the case continues to cast a shadow over the Belize Police Department. Despite public calls for accountability, no arrests have been made and the matter remains unresolved. Minister of National Security, Michel Chebat says the case is among the issues he has sought a briefing on, adding that further investigations are ongoing and that he wants to see the matter brought to a conclusion.

 

Michel Chebat, Minister of National Security

“I know that this is, weighs heavily on people’s mind. I have asked for a briefing on this. I have been informed that in fact this file was returned from the DPP’s office to the police to conduct further investigation, and that is in the process of being done.”

 

Shane Williams

“Is it something that you really want to get over and get done.”

 

Michel Chebat

“I think this is something we all want to resolve. I don’t think it should be left hanging, and we want to see a, a resolution of it.”

 

Minister Chebat says the matter is in the hands of the Director of Public prosecutions and he has confidence her office will seek justice. 

 

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