By Breaking Belize News Staff: Former UDP Minister Elvin Penner is reportedly under investigation after allegedly being caught removing explosive-related materials from a restricted Belize Defence Force site in the Baldy Beacon area.
Reports by 7News indicate that the materials were part of an ongoing operation involving the destruction of unexploded ordnance recovered from across Belize following the deadly incident at the residence of businessman and former politician Dave Burgos.
The operation was being conducted by specialists from the Organization of American States in collaboration with the BDF.
According to reports, approximately 90 percent of the destruction process had already been completed when a fire broke out in the area and spread rapidly due to weather conditions, prompting emergency response efforts from the BDF and the Forestry Department.
The operation reportedly continued despite the fire in an effort to eliminate any remaining threats posed by the unexploded devices.
However, the situation reportedly escalated when BDF personnel allegedly discovered Penner inside the restricted training area. Reports indicate Penner, who is said to own property nearby, was allegedly attempting to remove charging wires and white phosphorus materials used in the controlled detonations.
Penner was reportedly escorted from the area.
In addition, there are claims that at least one roll of wire and two white phosphorus charges were allegedly discovered inside Penner’s pickup truck beside a fuel container, creating an extremely dangerous situation.
A formal report from the BDF is reportedly being prepared.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Former UDP Minister Elvin Penner is reportedly under investigation after allegedly being caught removing explosive-related materials from a restricted Belize Defence Force site in the Baldy Beacon area. Reports by 7News indicate that the materials were part of an ongoing operation involving the destruction of unexploded ordnance recovered from across
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