Crime

Crime May 9, 2024

Belize Coast Guard Rides Out On The Rio Hondo

The Belize Coast Guard has increased patrols along the Rio Hondo due to heightened narco activity from Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Crime May 9, 2024

Blackout Delays Court Hearing For Chinese Businessman

Wenyuan Zhen, owner of Island City Supermarket, faces court delays due to a blackout while accused of obtaining property by deception from Caribbean International Brewery.

Crime May 8, 2024

Fending Off Narcos In The North Is A Multi Agency Mission

Minister Florencio Marin discusses the collaboration of security forces to address narco concerns along the northern border amid rising political tensions in Corozal Bay.

Crime May 7, 2024

Three Illegal Loggers Arraigned In Court

Three men were arraigned on multiple forestry offenses related to illegal logging in the Monkey Bay Natural Monument.

Crime May 7, 2024

Licensed Gun Owner Was Drunk, Now He's In Jail

A businessman was remanded after being found with a firearm while allegedly intoxicated and failing to provide a blood specimen.

Crime May 7, 2024

Shootings Continue In Martin's, ComPol Alludes To Another SOE

Police are searching for a suspect in the shooting of 19-year-old Maximilliano Jones in the Martin's area, indicating a potential state of emergency.

Crime May 7, 2024

Jemmott's Sister Tells CJ Jasmin Is Ducking Out On Community Service

Jasmine Hartin has not completed her court-ordered community service, prompting a complaint from Superintendent Henry Jemmott's sister to the Chief Justice.