Police also made several drug busts over the weekend by way of intelligence and joint operations. And they continue to show the increasing prevalence of cocaine as a drug of choice for many.
The first bust occurred on Friday in Belize City.
ASP Stacy Smith, Police Staff Officer
"Police have formally arrested and charged 18-year-old Malachi Vernon, of Gill Street, Belize City, for the offense of kept firearm without a gun license and kept ammunition without a gun license. The arrest follows the execution of a preventative patrol by officers attached to the violence prevention and enforcement team at around 9:30 AM on Gill Street, Belize City, on Friday, 3rd July. The arresting officer reported that whilst on operation, he observed Mr. Vernon whose conduct aroused his suspicion, and when Mr. Vernon was intercepted and a search was conducted on his person, this led to the discovery of a black 9mm pistol with a magazine containing 10 live rounds of 9mm ammunition."
