In a coordinated law enforcement operation in Palmar Village, Orange Walk District, authorities have apprehended and formally charged a local resident following the discovery of an unregistered firearm during a targeted raid on December 8, 2025.
Joint forces comprising the Mobile Interdiction Unit and Highway Interdiction Team executed a judicially authorized search warrant at the residence of Jean Pereza. The operation, conducted under proper procedural protocols with the suspect present, yielded a black 9mm CZ pistol. The weapon was found loaded with a magazine containing three live 9mm rounds of ammunition.
Law enforcement officials confirmed the immediate detention of Pereza, who now faces two criminal charges: possession of a firearm without a valid license and possession of ammunition without proper authorization. The suspect remains in custody as legal proceedings advance.
Investigators have initiated standard forensic procedures, sealing the weapon at the crime scene before transferring it to the National Forensic and Science Services Laboratory for comprehensive ballistic analysis. This testing aims to determine potential connections to other criminal activities as the broader investigation continues to develop.
The operation demonstrates ongoing efforts by Belizean authorities to combat illegal weapons circulation through targeted interdiction strategies in rural communities.