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But, yesterday, what is being described as a "sophisticated operation" managed to track down kilos of cocaine on the move in Belize City. It happened yesterday afternoon when police pulled over 2 men in an SUV:

ACP Edward Broaster, Commander - Operations
"Yesterday at about 2:30 p.m., we conducted an operation in Belize City where police intercepted one white 4Runner with license plate BC-C48344 and a search was conducted on the vehicle where five plus kilos of cocaine was discovered. One nine millimeter pistol, along with eleven rounds of ammunition. Two persons were arrested and they will be charged and taken to court today."

Jules Vasquez, reporter
"Where?"

ACP Edward Broaster
"This was in the Buttonwood Bay area."

Reporter
"Can you provide us with the names?"

ACP Edward Broaster
"We will provide you with the names as soon as they are charged."

Jules Vasquez, reporter
"Was this a routine checkpoint or acting on information received?"

ACP Edward Broaster
"This was as a result of a sophisticated operation. We had surveillance on the two suspects in a cafe where they were discussing this said drug transaction. And as a result of the combined efforts of the anti-narcotics unit, the Special Patrol Unit and the Mobile Interdiction Team, we were able to apprehend these suspects with the cocaine and the firearm."

The gun was under the seat - while the cocaine was in a knapsack on the seat.

The names of the suspects have not been released but we can confirm that one is from Caye Caulker - and the other is from Lord's Bank. The SUV is registered in the name of a Chinese national. We'll show you who it is once they are charged.

The street value of the cocaine is valued about 25 thousand Belize dollars per kilo. In the US, the street value is four times that.