In a significant early morning operation on October 20, 2025, law enforcement authorities in Dangriga Town seized a substantial cache of illegal drugs and a firearm. The raid, conducted at approximately 4:00 a.m. at a residence on Magoon Street, uncovered a nine-millimeter pistol, 45 rounds of ammunition, 462 grams of cannabis, 41 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and 787 grams of cocaine. The operation culminated in the arrest of 56-year-old Charles Peebles, a resident of Magoon Street. Peebles faces multiple charges, including ‘Kept Firearm Without a Gun Licence,’ ‘Kept Ammunition Without a Gun Licence,’ and several counts of ‘Possession of Controlled Drugs with Intent to Supply.’ This operation underscores the ongoing efforts by local authorities to combat drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession in the region.
