A video of young men chopping a horse has caused outrage among netizens, who are demanding harsh punishment for the perpetrators. The incident is believed to be connected to the recent theft of 15 horses from a farm near Ladyville, with eight horses still missing. The farmer, Joshua Trapp, reported the missing horses and discovered some tied up with ropes, but others were missing.
Authorities have identified the individuals involved in the horse abuse as gang members and are committed to punishing them for their actions. The stolen horses are valued at around $225,000 Belize dollars, and the police are treating the matter with urgency. Netizens have expressed frustration and anger over the incident, calling for stricter laws to protect animals and harsher punishment for offenders.
Some netizens have suggested that the offenders should face charges for both theft and cruelty to animals under the law. There is a call for stronger enforcement of animal protection laws and a desire for justice to be served in this case. The public has been urged to help in locating the missing horses and bringing those responsible to justice.