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Apr 25, 2023

Police Launch Investigation into Distribution of Drug Infused Gummies

Police have launched an investigation into the distribution of the drug-infused gummies. Late this evening, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Hilberto Romero, briefed the media on what police have learned so far. A.C.P. Romero also confirmed that police have several persons detained.

 

Hilberto Romero

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“Police visited the KHMH where reports were received that several persons including adults and students, minors had reached this location with various symptoms and were being treated. We immediately dispatched investigators as well as other personnel from the police department to conduct searches and to find out what was happening. So far we have recovered several packages of gummies which the students claim they had consumed. Presently several searches are being conducted within Belize City and we have recovered several packages and investigation continues at this time. A total persons is thirty-three, four adults.”

 

Reporter

“Anybody detained as yet?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“Yes, we have several persons detained and searches are being conducted at this time.”

 

Reporter

“These people were found with the packets?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“Yes, some gummies.”


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