Kareem Smith - an engineer with the Belize National Coast Guard was today charged
with theft for allegedly stealing fuel from the Coast Guard. Police allege that
between February 3rd and February 8th – Smith stole 50 gallons of fuel
from the Coast Guard Headquarters at the Williamson Complex in Ladyville. The
value of the stolen gas is $430.50.
He was also charged with damage to property for damaging the fuel hose on one
of the Coast Guard vessels. Kareem Smith pleaded not guilty and he was offered
and met bail of $3,000. He is due back in court on April 21st.