In a groundbreaking initiative, the construction of the new Bella Vista Police Station in Belize has begun with a unique foundation: discarded and damaged gun parts. This innovative approach, spearheaded by the Belize Police Department, aims to safely dispose of firearms while enhancing community security. Over the past three years, a significant number of damaged and discarded gun parts have been collected, and instead of storing them indefinitely, these pieces are now being used in the station’s foundation. Magistrate Mannon Dennison, a member of the Firearms and Ammunition Control Board, highlighted the environmental and security benefits of this method. Belize, a signatory to the Caribbean Firearm Roadmap, has been grappling with the safe disposal of firearms, a challenge shared by many CARICOM nations. Jason Francis, Senior Policy Advisor at the Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development, praised Belize’s innovative solution, ensuring that these firearms will never re-enter circulation. The new police station is a crucial development for the growing community of Bella Vista Village, which now houses nearly 10,000 residents. Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa emphasized that this project marks the beginning of a series of new police stations across the country, including in San Narciso and Santa Elena. This initiative not only addresses the immediate security needs of the community but also sets a precedent for the safe and environmentally friendly disposal of confiscated firearms.