Honduran National Faces Immigration Charges After Public Drinking Arrest

Honduran national 27-year-old Marcus Larias was taken to court on a charge of public drinking but ended up in trouble with the Immigration Department. Larias immediately pleaded guilty to his charge and was fined a total of thirty dollars, he was given a day to pay the fine or he would spend a week in prison. While in court it was asked if he was in Belize legally and determined that he was not. An investigation has been launched to determine what charges under the Immigration Act Larias will be facing.