Police Detain Free Zone Robbers Who Stole Millions

Over the weekend, a group of men pulled off a heist at a warehouse in the Corozal Free Zone, making off with millions of Mexican pesos. The police acted swiftly and managed to detain three suspects, including a security guard. Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, credited their quick response for the arrests. Here are more details on the story.

 

Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police

“Yesterday,  morning before the police were notified of a within the free zone.  Based on that information the Corozal police mobilized and went to the area. They conducted searches utilizing drones and they were able to locate two individuals who are suspected to have been a part of that burglary. Police also found a bag containing some pesos, and Mexican pesos,  along with a few Belize dollars and a few U.S. currency.  The bag of money was taken to the Corozal police station, where it was counted,  and it amounted to a total of ten thousand four point something million pesos. I think just over two hundred plus US dollars and a small amount of police currency. The two individuals are currently detained. I’m not aware of the total amount of monies stolen during the burglary. I think we’re still trying to ascertain that that figure, but so far we believe we have two of the suspects in custody. We’re still looking for an additional two more persons. We’re hoping that we’ll be able to find them very shortly. And then we see how we go from there.”

 

Reporter

“How are they able to conduct the robbery?”

 

Chester Williams

“It’s not a robbery. It’s a burglary. From what we get out again is that it did so in collusion with The security guard who worked at the the establishment. So that security guard is also in custody as a part of our investigation.”

 

Reporter

“How are you guys able, the quick response to be able to capture them?”

 

Chester Williams

“The calls were received and the police responded quickly.”

 

Reporter

“Are these people, they’re Belizean?”

 

Chester Williams

“Yes, Belizean, yes.”

Reporter

“And are they known to police?”

 

Chester Williams

“Yes, they’re from Belize City. “