Police Destroys Over 30 kg of Drugs 

The Belize Police Department conducted a massive drug destruction operation on Wednesday. Authorities burnt over 30 kilograms of illicit substances.

The operation, which was approved by the Commissioner of Police on July 14, 2024, saw the incineration of cannabis, cocaine, crack cocaine, and hashish, all seized in previous police actions.

A total of 69 parcels of found property and 157 parcels of court-concluded exhibits were destroyed by fire. The haul included 30,292 grams of cannabis, 5,705.8 grams of cocaine, 374.22 grams of crack cocaine, and 3,651.29 grams of hashish.

Representatives from the police, magistracy, forensic services, and government press office were present to oversee the destruction.

According to the police report, “All drugs were accounted for, and all witnesses were satisfied with the destruction process, which concluded at 2:00 p.m.”