By the WBWTN News Team | May 31, 2025
Belize District (WBWTN) – A man and woman from Ladyville made an unexpected mistake last night when they boarded a bus filled with law enforcement and were later caught with nearly 20 pounds of suspected cannabis.
Around 10 p.m., 52 year old Ellis David Rudon and 26 year old Mysti Smith were traveling on a bus heading from Orange Walk to Belize City. Things took a turn when a strong smell of cannabis caught the attention of one of the police officer sitting a few rows ahead.
The scent led to the couple, who had a green handbag on the floor in front of them. When asked about the bag, Smith reportedly said there was “nothing” inside. But after a quick check, eight parcels of suspected cannabis adding up to about 19.6 pounds were found.
The bus was held up briefly as the discovery was made, and both Rudon and Smith were taken into custody. They now face charges related to drug possession with intent to supply.
Sources say this isn’t the first time the pair has taken that same bus.