Three Arrested in Esperanza Village Drug Bust

Three people from Esperanza Village, Cayo District were arrested on drug trafficking charges after a police search yesterday. Officers along with the K9 Unit searched the home of Joana Lopez where they found just over a pound of marijuana. Present at the time of the search were Joana Lopez, Deborah Lopez, and Antonio Gonzales. The drugs were found in a box inside Lopez’s bedroom. Everyone present was taken to the San Ignacio Police Station where they were jointly charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply to another.