A coordinated police operation in Belize’s Cayo District resulted in the recovery of multiple stolen vehicles following an armed confrontation with suspects on December 31, 2025. The incident began when thieves stole a security guard’s phone at Central Farm, prompting an immediate emergency response. Officers from the Benque Police Formation and Special Patrol Unit swiftly implemented a strategic operational plan designed to intercept stolen vehicles typically trafficked toward Guatemala. During the recovery operation, law enforcement personnel came under fire from one of the suspects, leading to an exchange of gunfire before the culprits abandoned their vehicles and fled into surrounding areas. Police successfully recovered two stolen trucks—one located on Hydro Road and another on George Street in Benque Viejo Town. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith confirmed that investigators are examining multiple video recordings and utilizing geo-tracking technology to identify the suspects involved. Operations remain active as authorities continue their pursuit of the individuals responsible for the theft and assault on officers.