Crime & Violence
Trafficking in Persons: The Scale of the Challenge
On May 3rd and May 4th, 2012 the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) facilitated a two day colloquium for the Judges of the Supreme Court of Belize on the issue of trafficking in persons
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John McAfee arrested by GSU Police for illegal firearms; claims political vendetta
John McAfee claims he was arrested by GSU Police because he refused to fund a political candidate in recent elections; Police say arrest was due to illegal fire arms and antibiotic research
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Prime Minister Meets with Civil Society in Response to Crime
Hon. Dean Barrow, today convened a meeting with civil society to apprise them of the government's response to the recent increase in gang-related crime and the heightened tensions in Belize City.
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Another detainee dies in San Pedro Police custody
He has been identified as 38 year old Kevin 'Boco T' Myvette, AKA Kevin Kelly, of Fairweather Street in Belize City
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Local fisherman’s boat stolen in San Pedro Town
A fisherman from San Pedro Town has reported to San Pedro Police that his Mexican type lanchon was stolen
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Ministry of National Security’s planned operations in Belize City
As a result of the various acts of murder and shootings which occurred in Belize City over the weekend and into the early portion of this week, the Ministry of National Security, on Tuesday April 24th issued the following release, outlining their short term solution for restoring some level of peace in the City
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Caribbean Depot Collections Officer robbed on the way to the Bank
Mr. Felix Ayuso Sr., Collections Officer for Caribbean Depot reported to police that he was robbed on Friday April 20th around 7:55am while en route to make his daily deposit
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Another islander missing for almost a month
He is 33 year old Kenrick Polonio of a Swan Street address in San Pedro Town