A suspected drug plane carrying more than a thousand pounds of cocaine never stood a chance, thanks to a swift, coordinated operation that stretched from international airspace straight into northern Belize. It all started Friday morning, when U.S. authorities spotted an unidentified aircraft over the
As we told you earlier, officials are calling this one of the most successful joint law enforcement operations in recent history and today, they brought the receipts. Top leaders from across Belize’s security agencies came together at a press conference to walk us through how
What used to be a quick stop at the pharmacy is now sparking a nationwide conversation. As the Ministry of Health and Wellness cracks down on prescription-only medications, Belizeans are pushing back, asking why drugs they’ve bought for years without a doctor’s note suddenly require
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize is also strongly rejecting any move that would require women to get a doctor’s prescription just to access birth control. The NTUCB calls the idea outdated and dangerous, warning it would roll back women’s rights by decades and
Three days after the body of eighteen‑year‑old Jaheil Westby was found in Port Loyola, police are now sharing an update on the investigation. Officers say Westby suffered gunshot injuries, triggering an intensive probe that remains active tonight. So far, no arrests have been made, and
Tonight, a Belize City family is trapped in every parent’s worst fear, waiting, hoping, and searching. Seventeen‑year‑old Alwin Marin has been missing since Thursday, after going fishing with a friend who police later found murdered. As investigators work to piece together what happened to eighteen‑year‑old
Even with heightened police presence following last week’s massive drug bust, violence struck again in the Ladyville area. A twenty‑eight‑year‑old man is fighting for his life after an ambush shooting Saturday evening. Police say Lionel Logan was walking along an off‑road near Perez Road when
It began as an attempt to break up a fight outside a nightclub, but a transport officer is now on the wrong side of the law. Police have arrested and charged thirty‑three‑year‑old transport officer Ignatius Peyrefitte with aggravated assault after an early‑morning confrontation in the
Last week, we told you about a major marijuana bust in Lord’s Bank, worth more than one‑point‑seven million dollars. Today, we went back to police looking for answers, including who owns the property where the drugs were found. While investigators say the case remains active,
Last week’s drug bust in Lord’s Bank village was largely attributed to the work of the department’s K-9 Unit. Today’ ASP Stacy Smith further highlighted the unit’s work and spoke briefly about the training the K-9s and their handlers continuously undergo. [caption id="attachment_89697" align="alignright" width="300"]
