I doubt they would be willing to admit to a mistake ever and I would expect it to be very difficult to be compensated for any damages incidental to the warranted search. No warrant would be different. If falsely imprisoned you can get compensated. If he has stuff stolen he should report that and focus on that. In my view the raid was probably clean. I had a pit bull attack me and my dog the other day and if I could I would have dropped it but managed to stomp it some and it went away, twisted my ankle though.

Nominated and Voted "Most Appropriate Response (in any language)"....

I don't know what type of warrant if any was executed for the raid; but by description of what Bear refers to as the tactical aspects of the execution, it was definitely a 'no knock'.

Its tiring for me when people compare the US with Belize if ever there was an Apple and an Orange. US folks get all puffy and outraged by thinking what would it be like if this or that was done in the US. Its refreshing to live in a place where the police don't have to be so delicate about violating someone rights that they can't do a good job.
The man had an arsenal. We have strict gun controls and who the hell hunts in Belize. We don't shoot our animals in Belize, we show them to tourist.
stock pile weapons and expect your door to get kicked in and be arrested with no apologies for stepping on your civil liberties.

I say old chap, excuse us, I know we're here a bit early for the factory fresh coffee but would you mind terribly if we had a look around? Drugs, illegal activities, biological agents, exploding underwear factories eh what? Oh I do say!...you might want to have that dog let go of my sargeant major's personal extremities, it might go badly otherwise...

"mea culpa mea culpa mea maxima culpa..." "Fruitcakes" by Jimmy Buffet

Elbert, we don't know the facts at this time, but Belize news reports indicate 'the arsenal' was licensed, albeit, perhaps, for one hand gun, and that is questionable as to veracity on each side. I am not taking a position as to propriety by any parties, however your comment that "Its [sic] refreshing to live in a place where the police don't have to be so delicate about violating someone rights that they can't do a good job." is really scary. Yikes. What is a 'stockpile' of weapons? Is it in your estimation not a stockpile when government amasses weaponry to be indelicately, or not, used against people legally residing in the country, and a scourge that a private individual may have what may be considered an appropriate ratio of firearm protection per security personnel? Its highly unlikely that Mr. McAfee or his staff hunt Belize wildlife with an allegedly non-licensed hand gun. I agree with bywarren that this incident should be properly investigated and reported upon to alleviate and mitigate any further negative press, as all of the facts are not yet revealed.

iluvbelize: Elbert’s words might be “really scary”, but they speak volumes to his rational and intelligence.

Agreed BW, Elbert's words speak volumes ad infinitum.

My sources in the MAJOR S.E. Asia based Hotel chain have indicated to me that all the money that they had planned for Belize was spent on Hookers, drugs and day trading. Therefore the project had to be shelved until more money could be found.

I will keep you all posted.

Perhaps the Major SE Asia based Hotel chain executives have partnered with the Obama Administration and its "Secret Service" detail and we'll soon see the results of that once another US taxpayer funded 'bailout' is announced. Or, not. Nothing surprises me these days.