4 persons have been charged for a drug bust conducted in the Las Flores area of Belmopan. Here's what police uncovered during their operations.
ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer
"Following a joint intelligence led anti drug operation that was conducted on Girasol street in las Flores area of Belmopan city on 18th February 2026 at approximately 2:40Pm police formally arrested and jointly charged Kenny Sosa 23 years old, Deandre Lara 20 year old, Paulino Ortiz 35 years old and Milton Ortiz also 25 years old for 2 counts of possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply. The arrest of these individuals follows the discovery on 1.4 grams of suspected cocaine as well as 120 grams of cannabis which was found in the open area of the immediate vicinity of these 4 male persons who were congregating in a yard on Girasol street. Milton Ortiz was additionally charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply after a search of a bag that belonged to him resulted in the discovery of 2 plastic bags containing suspected cocaine which when weighed totaled 37.5 grams."
