A Dangriga-based baker, Dylan Ysaguirre, is speaking out following a traumatic police raid on her home. She claims that on Thursday night, officers entered without a warrant, alleging they had received tips that she was selling marijuana.
According to Ysaguirre, this wasn’t the first time—she says her home has been raided at least ten times over the past year and a half.
Raid Without a Warrant?
Ysaguirre described the shocking moment when police walked into her home unannounced:
“The police walk up to my house without the car, without a warrant. They came, and they stepped right up to my house; my door was open, and they just walked in.”
She added that officers told her they didn’t need a warrant, claiming this was part of a “new law” in Belize—though this remains unverified.
Medical Marijuana Use and Previous Charges
Ysaguirre, who relies on a wheelchair due to an autoimmune disease, says she does use marijuana but for medicinal purposes. She previously faced a drug trafficking charge after being found with more than the legal limit.
“Yes, I smoke weed. But the main reason I’m using it is for my remedies and for my medicine for my son.”
Her son, who suffers from multiple congenital malformations and frequent seizures, uses concentrated cannabis oil as part of his treatment.
“You need a lot of weed to concentrate it down into a potent oil for him to prevent the seizures.”
Aftermath of the Raid
After the raid, Ysaguirre went live on Facebook, showing the damage to her home. She revealed that her baked goods, which are a key source of income, were scattered across the floor.
The distress of the incident took a toll on her physical and mental health, causing her condition to worsen.
Though she hasn’t made an official complaint, she is now considering taking legal action.
What’s Next?
Ysaguirre’s case raises concerns about police procedures, warrantless searches, and the rights of medicinal marijuana users in Belize. It remains to be seen whether authorities will respond to her claims or if further action will be taken.
