Orange Walk Police have apprehended and formally charged 24-year-old local laborer Darnell Valentine with possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute following a late-night incident on Progress Street. The arrest occurred in the early hours of January 17, 2026, when patrolling officers witnessed Valentine allegedly discarding a suspicious package as they approached. Law enforcement officials subsequently recovered the bag, which contained four separate packets of a substance believed to be cocaine with a total weight of 2.2 grams. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, Staff Officer for Orange Walk Police, provided official details of the case, confirming that Valentine, a resident of Half Moon Caye Street in Orange Walk Town, now faces serious drug trafficking charges. The incident highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat drug distribution networks in the region, particularly during nighttime operations when such activities frequently occur. The suspect remains in custody as judicial proceedings commence.