Authorities in southern Belize have launched a comprehensive investigation following the alarming discovery of a loaded firearm in a resort accommodation. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Monday, February 11, 2026, prompting immediate police response.
According to official reports, resort staff members alerted law enforcement at approximately 1:04 p.m. after uncovering a 9mm Taurus pistol during routine room maintenance. The weapon was found fully equipped with a magazine containing ten live rounds of ammunition, raising significant security concerns for both guests and staff.
Belize Police Department representatives confirmed the active investigation focuses on determining the origin of the firearm and identifying how it came to be left on the property. The discovery has triggered heightened security assessments at tourism facilities throughout the popular vacation destination.
Tourism industry representatives have emphasized their cooperation with authorities while maintaining that such incidents remain highly unusual in Belize’s resort communities. The investigation continues as forensic experts work to establish potential ownership and the circumstances surrounding the weapon’s presence in the vacation accommodation.