By Belize Live News Staff: The Belize Police Department carried out a large-scale drug destruction operation on Wednesday, incinerating over 30 kilograms of illicit substances seized in previous police actions.
The operation, authorized by the Commissioner of Police on July 14, 2024, saw the burning of cannabis, cocaine, crack cocaine, and hashish. In total, 69 parcels of found property and 157 court-concluded exhibits were destroyed by fire.
Authorities confirmed that the haul consisted of 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 monitor and verify the destruction process.
According to a police report, all drugs were accounted for, and witnesses were satisfied with the operation, which was successfully concluded at 2:00 p.m.
