Are the Mexican cartels and their operatives establishing themselves inside the Corozal Free Zone? It’s a question that was put to the Commissioner of Police following dubious reports that individuals believed to have been members of the warring drug gangs are taking hold of the CFZ. Here’s how ComPol Williams responded to that question.
While elements of the Mexican cartels are embedded in parts of northern Belize, the police department says that it is working carefully to weed out these criminals. When asked if the recent murder in Consejo Village last week was the result of drug activity related to the cartels, ComPol Williams could not provide a definitive
What about Belize’s ability to match firepower with the Mexican cartels should there be an armed conflict? According to the top cop, compared to what has been put forward elsewhere on social media, the Belize Defense Force, as well as its local counterparts, is more than capable and can meet the cartels where weapons are
Was slain murder suspect Cruz Castillo, who was shot and killed by police in Cotton Tree Village several weeks ago, the same individual believed to have taken the life of missing Corozal cab driver Rosalito Pacheco? Pacheco’s remains were discovered over the weekend after being reported missing by family and friends on February first. His
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