And joining those gamblers behind bars are over 50 gang members. ACP Myvett provided an update on the SOE arrests and the results are noticed in the dramatic decrease in murders - this weekend was free of bloodshed. But the police are still on the lookout for more gang members and say those who are sheltering them can also get in trouble.
ACP Joseph Myvett, Head NCIB
"So far as a result of the ongoing police investigations, some 50 plus persons have so far been arrested and the investigation continues while we are seeking others."
Reporter:
"This is for the gang SOE?"
ACP Joseph Myvett, Head NCIB
"Yes it is."
Courtney Menzies:
"How many more gang members are wanted?"
ACP Joseph Myvett, Head NCIB
"It's an ongoing investigation and we do not necessarily have a number at this time."
Reporter:
"Is it believed they escaped before the SOE was put in place?"
ACP Joseph Myvett, Head NCIB
"There are some who we believe did move out but there are some who are right within Belize city moving to different locations but as you can see a number of those persons have been arrested since then and we continue t make arrests in that regard."
Courtney Menzies:
"Those housing these gang members can they also be held liable?"
ACP Joseph Myvett, Head NCIB
"Yes those persons who are harboring these gang members can also be held liable."
