In response to escalating security concerns, Chon Saan Palace restaurant in Belize City has implemented stringent new delivery protocols to safeguard its employees from increasing criminal activities. Business proprietor Lee Mark Chang has made the difficult decision to restrict delivery services to certain high-risk neighborhoods following a series of violent incidents targeting delivery personnel.
The establishment had previously ceased deliveries to the Pelican and Antelope Street extension zones after drivers experienced muggings, physical assaults, and even a fatal incident several years ago. Recently, the Lake Independence area has emerged as another concerning location with multiple security breaches reported.
Under the revised safety framework, customers residing in designated risk zones are now required to meet delivery drivers at predetermined, secure locations along main thoroughfares. This strategic approach ensures both staff and customers can conduct transactions in mutually agreeable, well-trafficked areas that minimize vulnerability to criminal elements.
Chang emphasized that while these measures might inconvenience some patrons, employee welfare remains the paramount consideration. The restaurant owner expressed hope that community understanding would prevail given the grave circumstances necessitating these protective actions. This development highlights broader urban safety challenges affecting service industry workers in certain Belize City districts.