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flag Belize faces ongoing danger from unexploded ordnance left from past British military training, with nine recovered since a fatal explosion; public help is key to finding more.

flag In Belize, fireworks and consumer explosives require permits from the police-run Dangerous Goods Committee, with officials stressing safety due to risks of severe injuries like burns and amputations. flag Meanwhile, the Bomb Disposal Unit has recovered nine unexploded ordnance devices since a fatal explosion killed a welder in Orange Walk, with more believed to be in rural areas; all are likely remnants from past British military training, and disposal occurs at a remote site. flag Public cooperation has aided the search, but the full number of remaining devices is unknown.

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