Two Guatemalan police men jailed for firearm offenses

Posted: Sunday, October 14, 2018. 7:01 pm CST.

By BBN Staff:  Two Guatemalan police officers have been charged for firearm related offences in Belize.

They are Jose Juan Garcia Palma, 31, and Armando Hub Pop, 35.

According to police reports, yesterday cops visited the Benque Viejo Del Carmen Town Commercial Free Zone where they saw both men in a Hilux Toyota pick up truck.

A search of the truck led to the discovery of a .9mm submachine gun with two magazines containing 25 .9mm live rounds.

Subsequently, both men were formally arrested and charged for ‘kept prohibited firearm’ and ‘kept ammunition without a gun license’.

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