Armed thieves in Belize on Monday tried a brazen narco-trafficking operation involving the theft of an plane from a home airline.
The ordeal ended tragically when the stolen single-engine airplane, a Cessna Caravan turboprop valued at roughly US$3 million, crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff.
Airport heist and fateful takeoff
In response to stories, the heist started when two armed males confronted and overpowered a safety guard on the Belizean airport.
After tying up the guard, they seized management of the plane, setting the stage for a high-stakes escape plan.
A fiery crash
It’s reported that the plane clipped a lamppost throughout its ascent, inflicting it to crash-land within the close by bushes.
The violent influence led to a blaze that engulfed the airplane, making it inconceivable for first responders to strategy.
Studies are that the 2 males perished within the crash.
The aftermath
Within the aftermath of the crash, an Argentinean passport was recovered from one of many deceased males believed to be narcotics traffickers.
The Belize Civil Aviation Authority raised eyebrows in regards to the stolen airplane’s circumstances. It mentioned that the airplane was exterior of operational hours and was not working as a industrial flight.
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