A two-year-old American child who was abducted and brought to Belize has been safely reunited with their custodial parent, thanks to a coordinated rescue operation involving U.S. and Belizean authorities.
The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) at the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan played a key role in supporting an FBI-led investigation. Working in close collaboration with the Belize Police Department, as well as the Departments of Human Services and Immigration, the team ensured the child’s safe return to the United States.
“As the most widely represented law enforcement agency globally, DSS is uniquely positioned to conduct and support these types of transnational criminal investigations,” stated DSS Special Agent Lou Wood. “We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding collaboration with the FBI, our U.S. Embassy colleagues, and our partners in Belize, which led to the safe return of this little girl to her home in the United States.”
Authorities have not released further details on the individuals involved but confirmed that the mission was successful and the child is now safe.
