Guatemalan Man Busted With Firearms & Ammunition at Western Border

Supt. Hilberto Romero

A Guatemalan man is in police custody facing firearm charges. His name is Romeo Cardona Zepata who, on Saturday afternoon, was spotted in the parking lot on Belize’s side of the western border. A search of his person resulted in officers discovering a nine-millimeter pistol and a shotgun.  Offices also found ammunition for both firearms inside his vehicle. Investigators are working on determining Zepata’s purpose in Belize and why he was armed and in possession of ammunition at the border.

Supt. Hilberto Romero, Acting O.C., Crimes Investigation Branch

“Police found on him a nine millimeter pistol. A further search of a Hilux pickup police discovered a 12 gauge shotgun along with an assortment of ammunition for the pistol and the shotgun. Romeo Cardona Zepata has since been charged with two counts of possession of unlicensed firearm and two counts of possession of unlicensed ammunition.”

Reporter

“Sir how far was he from the actual border?”

Supt. Hilberto Romero

“He was by the parking lot that is situated by the Benque border in Belize.”

Reporter

“You all have any idea, has he given an explanation for having this throve of firearm and ammunition.”

Supt. Hilberto Romero

“Officers are conducting that investigation. That will be determined afterwards.”