In a significant anti-narcotics operation, Belizean authorities have apprehended and formally charged two individuals following the discovery of over 11 kilograms of cocaine in Corozal Town. The operation, conducted by a specialized police unit, unfolded on the morning of February 9, 2026, approximately at 8:00 a.m., when officers executed a judicially authorized search warrant at a local residence.
The suspects identified in the case are 37-year-old Camille Bodden, reportedly unemployed, and 48-year-old Terrence Lopez, who works as a tour guide. Both are Belizean nationals and were present on the premises during the police intervention. The investigation led officers to a Nissan Rogue vehicle parked at the property’s entrance. A thorough search of the SUV revealed ten separate parcels containing a substance suspected to be cocaine. Subsequent forensic analysis confirmed the illicit material, with the total weight measured at 11,408 grams.
Following their arrest, Bodden and Lopez were transported to the Corozal Magistrate’s Court for arraignment. During the court proceedings, both defendants entered pleas of not guilty to the charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply. The presiding magistrate deliberated on the application for bail and ultimately denied release for both individuals, citing the substantial quantity of drugs involved and the severity of the charges. The judicial process has been postponed, with the case officially adjourned until May 12, 2026, allowing time for further investigation and preparation by the prosecution.