Two gang infested areas in the south side of Belize City are under state of emergency following a murderous weekend in which six persons were killed mostly due to gang rivalry. The areas encompass George and Banak Streets where gang rivalry has escalated among the two groups. The operations began as soon as a statutory instrument was signed by the Governor General. Between Tuesday night and this morning, one hundred persons were detained in the south side of the city. This morning, the Minister

Another Street Execution Deepens Belize City’s Gang Crisis The streets of Belize City were rocked by gunfire late Friday morning, as gang violence continues to grip the Old Capital. In a bold and brazen attack, well-known street figure Tyrone Meighan was shot and killed in broad daylight on Sarstoon Street, just after eleven a.m. The thirty-one-year-old’s murder has sent shockwaves through the community, and tonight, police are racing against time to find those responsible. News Five’s Britney G

Challenges in Reforming from Gang Life There are over ten street gangs in Belize, mostly operating in Belize City. These groups of youths and young men target each other’s members fight for turf in the illegal drug trade and try to take down each other in the shadow of dark or when they’re caught straying out of established zones. Since they have become a part of reality, the streets have not been as safe as before. These young men, most of who are unemployed, use their fraternity to also target

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