Anti-Crime Operations Intensify Ahead of Christmas

In the wake of Eric Reyes’ tragic murder and rising concerns about crime, police are stepping up their game this holiday season. The department has boosted street patrols by pulling officers from behind desks and putting them back on the front lines, aiming to keep Belizeans safe and send a strong message to offenders. While investigators haven’t linked recent incidents, the spike in violence has prompted these strategic moves to ensure families can celebrate Christmas in peace.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“The Police Department has already commenced its anti-crime operation and we have taken persons who were traditionally in the administrative role to put more people in the streets in hopes that this serves the deterrent purpose it is intended to serve. We have also devised some operational strategi plans which we will be seeing over the days and weeks to come, because as we know, as the year is winding down these incidents, whether it is property crime or as the trend is suggesting, an increase in criminal activity, though no nexus has been established between all these incidents, it is certainly a cause for concern. And we want the Belizean populace to feel comfortable and secure while celebrating the Christmas season.”