Crime & Violence
Supreme Court of Belize orders the release of Slovakian Karol Mello
While it was clear to [Justice Legall] that Mello was evading murder charges in Slovakia, what needed to be done to effect his deportation had to be done in a lawful manner.
Crime & Violence
Man injured in shooting in Caye Caulker
One person was shot during the altercation while two others received cut wounds as a result of the incident
Crime & Violence
U.S. Department of Treasury targets accused Belize-Based operatives of Chapo Guzman
The men, namely John Zabaneh, his nephew Dion Zabaneh and his alleged close business partner Daniel Moreno are singled out as being Belize’s key associates and Belize-based operatives of Joaquin “ El Chapo” Guzman Loera, who is linked to the Mexican-based Sinaloa Cartel
Crime & Violence
Letter to the Editor: The word on the street is that government is paying gang members
The word on the street is that government is paying gang members. This is a problem within our nation.
Crime & Violence
Update on Karol Mello
Mello is wanted in Slovakia for the murder investigation of a woman and a child as well as two gang leaders which reportedly occurred in 2003 and 2004 respectively
Crime & Violence
Wanted Slovakian Karol Mello arrested by Interpol; lawyers fight his extradition!
Mello has retained the services of senior Crown Council Godfrey Smith who has applied for an injunction barring his extradition from Belize until Mello can be given a court hearing in Belize
Crime & Violence
San Pedro Lions’ Den burglarized
Once inside, the thief/thieves boldly to the time drank a complete bottle of Black Label Whisky and then took with them two bottles of Caribbean Rum, a black flat screen 32” Panasonic television and its remote control all adding up to a total value of $2200
Crime & Violence
Wild shooting in the Airstrip Area
SP police said that upon arrival they were informed by residents in the area that two men, described only as ‘dark skinned males with dreads’, fired several shots in the direction of the residence belonging to Wayne Allen