Drug Charge Against Pastor Withdrawn

Pastor Mark Anthony Humes, a taxi operator from Burrell Boom Village, has been released after the Belize Police Department withdrew charges against him. Humes was arrested earlier this week and charged with possession of 1,137 grams of cocaine, along with six fishermen from the North.

The charges were dropped earlier this morning.

Humes, accompanied by his attorney, Dr Lynden Jones, left the court in good spirits and was embraced by his wife and supporters outside the courtroom. His wife was overheard saying, “Thank you, Lord,” as Humes exited the building.

In an interview, Dr Jones explained that after further investigation, the police determined that Humes was not involved in the drug possession, leading to the withdrawal of the charge against him. However, the six fishermen co-accused with Humes remain on remand at the Belize Central Prison, pending bail at the High Court. They have sought legal representation from Senior Crown Counsel Simeon Sampson for their bail application.