In a significant crackdown on illegal weapons, Belize City law enforcement has successfully apprehended and charged three local men following a targeted tactical operation. The arrests underscore a dual-strategy approach where advanced technology complements traditional police work to enhance public safety.
The operation, spearheaded by the GI-3 tactical team, was executed in the Frederick Alley area—a known hotspot for criminal activity. Acting on intelligence, officers conducted a raid on a specific property, leading to the discovery of a substantial illegal arsenal. The seized items included a .38 caliber revolver and a .40 caliber pistol, along with a quantity of corresponding ammunition.
The individuals facing charges have been identified as Tashane Williams, 35, of Tibruce Street; Ernest McNabb, 25, from Aloe Vera Street; and Theodore Andrews, 41, a resident of Fern Lane. Each has been jointly charged with a series of severe weapons offenses. The charges encompass keeping a firearm without a license, keeping ammunition without a license, and the more serious counts of keeping a prohibited firearm and prohibited ammunition without the requisite government authorization.
Assistant Superintendent Stacy Smith, the Staff Officer who confirmed the details, highlighted that this successful bust is a direct result of the department’s evolving strategy. Police are increasingly deploying technological assets, such as surveillance drones and an expanded network of CCTV cameras, to monitor high-risk zones continuously. This technological overlay provides critical intelligence that guides ground teams in conducting precise, intelligence-led operations, creating a formidable challenge for criminal elements in the city.