Law enforcement officials in Belize’s Orange Walk District have taken three local residents into custody and filed joint drug trafficking charges against them following a targeted anti-narcotics operation carried out in San Jose Village, according to official police updates. The three defendants, identified as 41-year-old Arturo Oh, 39-year-old Ileana Angeles, and 29-year-old Gilda Guardado, each face one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply, a charge linked directly to evidence uncovered during the search of a residential property in the village.
During the operation, police officers seized approximately 12 grams of crack cocaine from the searched residence, which served as the basis for the criminal charges brought against the trio. As of the latest official update dated May 18, 2026, law enforcement agencies have not released additional details regarding upcoming court hearings for the defendants, nor have they confirmed any information regarding whether the three have entered official pleas in the case. The ongoing investigation continues, and authorities have not yet indicated whether additional suspects may be connected to the alleged drug activity.