Two American Fugitives Deported from Belize

Two American fugitives have been deported from Belize to the United States to face serious criminal charges, including weapons trafficking and rape, according to a statement from the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS).

The return of the suspects was announced on social media by the DSS, which praised the coordinated international effort behind the operation. The arrests and deportations were carried out in partnership with multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Belize Police Department, Tennessee law enforcement and other law enforcement entities.

The fugitives were tracked down and returned with assistance from the U.S. Embassy in Belize.

The identities of the individuals and specific case details have not yet been released.