Chetumal, Q.R. — Police dog Max made a large pot bust in Chetumal Friday. Max was traveling with his handler when he confirmed four boxes of illegal substance.
In custody is Belize national Luis Alberto “N”. Police inspected the wrapped packages after watching him hoist the boxes into the bed of a pickup. As they approached the truck, Max alerted police to the smell of illegal substances.
In a statement, police said Luis Alberto “N” is facing charges of drug trafficking after being found in possession of four large boxes of marijuana.
“During patrols, authorities noticed two parked vehicles and a man carrying a package wrapped in plastic similar to that used for packaging, with both hands.
“As they approached the man, canine “Max” alerted to a black pickup truck, indicating the presence of narcotics.
“The incident occurred on Bahía Boulevard in the Zona de Granjas neighborhood. The corresponding inspection was carried out at that location. The following items were seized from him: a black fanny pack, eight small transparent nylon bags containing a dried green herb resembling marijuana and a cell phone.”
Police also seized “four packages wrapped in transparent and black nylon, approximately 70 centimeters long by 50 centimeters wide and 50 centimeters high, containing a green plant material resembling marijuana, a black Dodge Durango with Quintana Roo license plates and a silver Toyota 4Runner with Belize license plates.
“Luis Alberto “N”, a Belizean national, was arrested for alleged involvement in drug trafficking.”
