ComPol Williams: Police Maintain Strong Presence in the North

Cartel-related violence in southern Mexico has abated considerably, according to Commissioner of Police Chester Williams.  In allaying the fears of Belizean travelers who are concerned about crossing the northern border into Chetumal, ComPol Williams told reporters that there is still a strong law enforcement presence along regular and irregular crossing points in Corozal and Orange Walk districts.

 

Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police

“The situation in Chetumal certainly has decreased tremendously.  We’re not hearing much about the activities of the cartels in that city and so that is something good for us.  Notwithstanding that, though, we still maintain our strong presence along our border, both irregular and regular crossing areas.  Again, maintaining integrity of our country is important to us and so, our actions are not going to be dictated by what happens in Chetumal but basically what we believe is in the best interest of our people.  And so, we remain in place, we continue to do our operations daily, going after persons we believe are involved in any way with the cartels over in Mexico side to make sure that we minimize the activities in our country.”