In June of 2010, gang leader Andre Trapp was slain outside the courthouse building in Belize City.That incident proved that predatory gunmen lurk there because that's often the only place where they can catch major street figures outside the protection of their home turf.

That's why an arrest today is troubling to police and court security. The cops found a man at the courthouse with a loaded double – barrelled 38 pistol. 19-year-old John Orosco was acting suspiciously and fidgeting with the waist of his pants. Police searched him and found a silver, double-barrelled .38 special tucked in his waist. The gun contained 2 rounds of gold coloured ammunition. We are told the weapon appeared to be relatively new.

He was arrested and taken back to court this afternoon where he appeared before Chief Magistrate, Anne Marie Smith. Orosco, a construction worker of 103 New Road pleaded not guilty and was remanded into custody until January 16, 2017. Reports are that he is linked to a city gang.