Posted: Tuesday, December 29th, 2015. 3:35 p.m. CST
By Chrisbert Garcia: The search of a Kia Sportage vehicle on the San Andres Road in the Corozal District yesterday, resulted in the arrest of four persons for more than two pounds of weed namely: 38-year-old Emily Howard and 36-year-old George Denfield Young of Iguana Street, Belize City, along with 22-year-old Shaunice Kisling and 20-year-old Russell Donaire of Hattiville Village.
Young ran from police during the search and was quickly captured by officers, earning himself another charge for the offense of “Escaping from lawful Custody”, in addition to the charge of “Drug Trafficking” which was given to all four passengers of the vehicle.
The exact weight of the cannabis found was 1,027 grams or 2.26 pounds.