Police have made several arrests recently for drug trafficking - and it shows the increasing prevalence of cocaine. The first arrest occurred in Orange Walk town, when they observed a male person attempting to dispose of a bag.
ASP Stacy Smith, Police Staff Officer
"Orange Walk police have formally arrested and charged Darnell Valentine a 24 year old laborer of Half-Moon Caye street, Orange Walk town for the offense of possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply. The arresting officer reported that at 12:15am on 17th of January 2026 he was on patrol on Progress Street when his attention was drawn to a male person who was observed throwing away a bag. The bag when inspected and weighed was found to contain 2.2gram of suspected cocaine consisting of 4 small packets."
