When police searched a Belize City home yesterday evening and found 1 kilo of weed, they ended up arresting one of their own for it.
Police Constable Kashief Sutherland, along with two other residents of a house on Banak street were arrested after the weed was found in a barrel.
The compol confirmed it today:
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"Yesterday the police searched a home on Banak Street. That search led to the discovery of I think either a kilo or a pound of marijuana. the police later learnt that a police officer resides at the house. So based on that, the two persons who were present and that police officer has been arrested and charged for drug trafficking."
Reporter:
"These persons have any connection to the gang that lives in that area?"
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"No."
