Last week Friday, we told you how police foiled an extortion attempt of a businessman in Orange Walk and charged a man who they say was caught in the act during a sting operation.
That man is 23 year-old Edwin Flores, and tonight, he and his girlfriend remain at Belize Central Prison. Still police continued to investigate the crime, and at this time they now believe that he is a member of the MS-13 gang.
Today, the high command of the Police Eastern Division held a press briefing, and they explained how Flores was caught in the act.
Supt. Hilberto Romero, O.C., C.I.B., Belize City
"As a result of an operation that was conducted in Belize City in regards to a report made by a businessman in Orange Walk, police conducted an operation at the cemetery in Belize City which led to the arrest of a female. The information was that this person was called in Orange Walk via cell phone and threats were made to him to deliver a certain amount of money at the cemetery. Police set up the operation and when the money was delivered, this female had retrieved the bag of money that was placed at a certain location. Further investigation led to the arrest of one Edwin Flores on Newtown Barracks along with one Francisco Rodriguez. Edwin Flores along with this female has been charged jointly for blackmail. The operation also led to 4 other gang members who have also been charged with gang insignia, namely the MS-13 Gang."
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