For the first time ever, a high level delegation of Guatemalan police have visited Belize to hold working meetings with their Belizean counterparts.
The Guatemalans were led by the director general of the National Civil Police, Commissioner General Erwin Johann Sperisen Vernon.
They discussed border security issues including drugs, firearms and human trafficking, Xate harvesting and stolen vehicles.
Speaking at the opening, Commissioner Gerald Westby said they will come up with a plan of action.
Gerald Westby Commissioner of Police
"At the end of the day, it is anticipated that we will be able to formulate the action plan which will be mutually beneficial to both our countries. In doing so I am positive that we will be able to make our borders more secure."
_Also scheduled to visit later in the day was the Commissioner General from El Salvador who discussed the Mara Salvatrucha gang, which started out in Salvador and has established its presence from Los Angeles, right through to Panama..
The Guatemalans leave tomorrow.