The BDF routinely conducts manual eradication efforts involving fields ranging from 500 to several thousand plants. Though Belize does not allow aerial spray missions for the eradication of marijuana fields based upon environmental concerns, it readily cooperates in aerial reconnaissance operations. In conjunction with Belizean requests, the Embassy has solicited additional aerial reconnaissance support. Although there is no evidence of traffic in precursor chemicals in Belize, the GOB, in support of the UN convention on psychotropic drugs, developed a precursor chemical program. There is no evidence of production of drugs other than marijuana in Belize.
Money laundering remains a potential threat in Belize.
Two pieces of legislation, namely the Offshore Banking Act and the Money Laundering Prevention Act, came into force simultaneously on August 1, 1996. The latter criminalizes money laundering and allows for international cooperation as well as freezing and forfeiture of assets. However, Belizean law enforcement authorities have yet to seize any assets or try a single case using this law. There is little evidence at this point that Belize is an active money-laundering center. A better assessment of Belize's money laundering activity and potential may emerge when the new Belizean money-laundering unit starts its fieldwork.