In a significant law enforcement operation targeting narcotics distribution, Belizean authorities have apprehended four individuals following a meticulously planned intelligence-driven mission in the nation’s capital. The operation, executed in the Las Flores sector of Belmopan, marks a continued effort by police to disrupt local drug supply chains.
According to official statements from Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, the strategic intervention occurred on the afternoon of February 18, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Girasol Street. The police action resulted in the detention and subsequent charging of four male suspects: Kenny Sosa (23), Deandre Lara (20), Paulino Ortiz (35), and Milton Ortiz (25).
Law enforcement officials confirmed the seizure of substantial illicit substances during the operation. The confiscated materials included 1.40 grams of a white powder suspected to be cocaine and a more considerable quantity of 120 grams of cannabis, discovered within a residential yard where the group had congregated.
The defendants now face serious criminal allegations under Belize’s drug trafficking legislation, specifically charged with possession of controlled substances with demonstrated intent to supply. This charge indicates prosecutors believe the recovered narcotics were destined for distribution rather than personal consumption. The case continues to develop as authorities investigate potential connections to broader narcotics networks operating in the Belmopan region.