Three American tourists who visited Belize recently found dead on a A beach settlement, Local officials say, and authorities explore death as a possible drug overdose.
Belize officials identified women as the Naqqad, 23 years, Iman Mallah, 24 and Wafae El-Arar, 26 years. Young women were found dead in Central American country Saturday.
Tourists’ bodies were found in a room at Royal Kahal Beach resort in San Pedro. The group was last seen entering its room on Thursday night.
After the residential staff tried to contact the group on Friday, employees Resort -and used the main key to entering the room on Saturday morning, where women were found “motionless”, according to Associated Press.
Three American tourists were recently found dead in San Pedro, Belize. (Getty Images/East)
Although the cause of their death is still under investigation, the staff said the women were in the mouth, suggesting drug overdose. According to Channel 5 Belize, officials found “alcohol and some tires” in the room, and police were examining whether the substances were brought in from America or purchased from the locals.
“At the moment, we do not say that the gummies caused death, but we are looking at any possibility,” police commissioner Chester Williams quoted.
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Vapes and snacks were found in the women’s room, but no forced entry signs were visible.
Belize, which borders on the Caribbean Sea, is a popular destination for American tourists, although the US government warns its citizens to be careful in the country. The US State Department states travel advisor for US citizens in Belize on his website.
“Violent crime – like sex attacks, invasions on home houses, armed robberies and killings – are common even during the day and in tourist areas,” warns the websites. “A significant part of violent crime is associated with gangs.”
Air photo of San Pedro, Belize, which borders on the Caribbean Sea. (Getty Images/East)
The state department’s warning refers to the entire Belize country, although visitors advise that they specifically avoid Belize City, which is about 35 miles south of San Pedro.
“Due to high crime, passengers are advised to be careful as they travel to the southern side of Belize,” the warning states. “Local police lack resources and training to respond effectively to serious crimes.”
Fox News Digital addressed Belize Police Directorate For more information, but they did not hear each other.
San Pedro is a popular tourist destination in Belize. (Getty Images/East)
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Authorities are actively exploring.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
