And a coast guard officer has also been charged after he reportedly stabbed his step daughter last week Tuesday. He had been on the run ever since but police were able to apprehend him and yesterday, they charged him with use of deadly means of harm and wounding. Today, the Coast Guard Commandant told us his disciplinary trial has already started.
Rear Admiral Elton Bennett - Commandant, Belize Coast Guard
"There's an internal disciplinary process that mirrors that criminal aspect and the Belize Coast Guard as a disciplinary organization is ensuring that we're doing what we're supposed to do to administer discipline."
Courtney Menzies
"Will he be facing these internal charges?"
Rear Admiral Elton Bennett
"Yes he will, I won't give details about the charges, but yes that disciplinary process actually started from last week."
