Betty Philips: Human Trafficking Sting Sweeps San Pedro Belize Paradise

As a result of the past weekend's bust, seven individuals were detained from Los Compadres bar, ten from Thirsty Tiger and seven from Black and White. During the process, detainees were interviewed by officers from the Human Development Department and then shifted around in an attempt to identify possible victims. Investigations lead to seven possible cases of exploitation. Two individuals were released, a 28 year old Belizean national and another individual who was the holder of a permanent residency card. Within the detainees were four minors, two Belizean nationals; ages 14 and 17 at the Thirsty Tiger bar, a 17 year old Honduran national at Los Compadres bar and a 17 year old at Black and White bar.