In a late-night anti-narcotics operation on December 31st, Orange Walk District police apprehended Henry Cawich, a 36-year-old electrician from Trinidad Village, on serious drug-related charges. The operation culminated in the discovery of substantial evidence indicating involvement in narcotics distribution.
According to Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, who supervised the operation, authorities uncovered a plastic bottle containing seven transparent bags during their search of the suspect’s residence. Each bag contained multiple parcels of a substance preliminarily identified as cocaine, with the total seizure weighing approximately 21 grams.
The search was conducted with the suspect present, ensuring procedural compliance throughout the evidence collection process. Cawich, who works professionally as an electrician, has now been formally charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply—a serious offense under Belizean narcotics legislation.
The New Year’s Eve operation represents ongoing efforts by Orange Walk District law enforcement to combat drug trafficking activities within the community. This arrest highlights the continued vigilance of anti-narcotics units during holiday periods when illegal activities often see an increase.
Legal proceedings against Cawich are expected to commence shortly as authorities continue their investigation into potential connections to broader drug distribution networks in the Orange Walk region.