Over 500 Pounds of Cannabis Destroyed

Richard Rosado, Deputy Commissioner of Police, confirmed the destruction of 503.7 pounds of cannabis, worth approximately $452,000. This action is part of the legal process to handle drug evidence.

Rosado explained today that a magistrate in Dangriga granted the order following an application made to the court under Regulation 27(1) of the Misuse of Drugs, Subsidiary Act, Chapter 103 of the Laws of Belize.

He also noted that Regulation 27(2) mandates that the destruction of drugs be overseen by a magistrate, a justice of the peace, a senior police officer, and a government forensic chemist. This ensures that the drugs being destroyed are indeed those seized during the operation.