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There Are Dangerous Drugs On Grand Bahama Streets
There Are Dangerous Drugs On Grand Bahama Streets
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - Northern Division Commander Assistant Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles has confirmed there is fentanyl in GB.
Ex-Cop Sentenced to 2.5 Years For Drug Possession
Ex-Cop Sentenced to 2.5 Years For Drug Possession
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A former policeman is now an inmate. Mario Newbold will spend the next two and a half years in prison after he was convicted of smuggling three kilos of cocaine.
Three Bahamians, One Jamaican Arraigned for $2.9m Drug Seizure
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Four men have been charged with drug trafficking after the Defence Force seized almost 3,000 pounds of marijuana and five pounds of cocaine.
13 suspected human and drug smugglers caught after joint operation
THIRTEEN suspected human and drug smugglers were apprehended on Friday off West End, Grand Bahama in a joint Royal Bahamas Defence Force and Bahamas Immigration Department operation.
Drug trial delayed as accused recovers from shooting
Drug trial delayed as accused recovers from shooting
A WOMAN’S trial over allegations she tried to smuggle drugs to an inmate has been adjourned by another three months after revelations she is still incapacitated from being shot earlier this year.
Former prison officer fined after drug smuggling charge
A former corrections officer who admitted to having nearly two pounds of marijuana to smuggle to an inmate was yesterday spared an outright prison sentence and ordered to pay a $7,000 fine.
British Navy Makes $21 Million Drug Seizure Off Martinique
SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN - The British Royal Navy says its warship HMS Trent seized drugs with a street value of 21 point 1 million dollars in two separate blows to drug runners in the Southern Caribbean.
DRUG BUST: Police confiscate more than 200 suspected marijuana plants on Abaco
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police on the island of Abaco confiscated more than two hundred suspected Marijuana plants in Marsh Harbour around 12:25 p.m. on Tuesday 5th March, 2024. Initial reports indicate that officers attached to the Marsh Harbour Police Station, acting on information, proceeded to an unnamed road, in the area of Ernest Dean Highway where [...]
Police arrest three foreign nationals for weapon and drug possession
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A 36-year-old male, from Westmoreland Jamaica, along with a 25-year-old Canadian male and a 28 year-old Canadian female was taken into custody after they were found in possession of a pistol with ammunition and a quantity of suspected marijuana. Preliminary reports indicate that shortly before 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, police [...]
Obesity Drug Cut Risk Of Heart Problems 20%, Study Finds
USA - The popular weight-loss drug wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20 per cent in a large, international study that experts say could change the way doctors treat certain heart patients. Angela johnston reports.
Man fined $40k after police found drugs, ammo at his home
A 40-year-old New Providence man has been fined $40,000 after police found 15 pounds of marijuana and 50 rounds of ammunition at his home.
Three men convicted of drug possession jailed for three years
Three men were jailed for two and a half years after being convicted of drug possession with intent to supply.
Man fined $8k for drug possession
Man fined $8k for drug possession
A 48-year-old man of Nassau Village who was caught with 4.11 pounds of marijuana was yesterday fined $8,000 to avoid spending four years in prison.
New Providence Police continue to conduct major operations - Uncover suspected stolen items - Make drug arrest - Investigate shooting incident
POLICE CONTINUE TO CONDUCT MAJOR OPERATIONS In
keeping with the Commissioner of Police policing plan for 2012 to "Tackle Crime and Enforce the Rules of the Road", officersfrom the Southeastern and the Central...
Major drug bust at container port
Major drug bust at container port
Police reported a major drug bust aboard an inbound vessel at the Arawak Cay Container Port early yesterday.
Man claims he was arrested trying to turn in drugs
Man claims he was arrested trying to turn in drugs
A MAN who claimed he was arrested after trying to turn in $20,000 worth of cocaine that he found on a beach was on Friday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Man denies drug and gun charges
Man denies drug and gun charges
A MAN who denied growing marijuana plants and being in possession of an unlicensed firearm was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Two arrested for drug possession
Two arrested for drug possession
A MAN and a woman were arrested in Grand Bahama on Friday accused of drug possession with intent to supply.
Man wanted by police in connection with drug investigation
GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a drug investigation.
Man detained over gun and drugs find
Man detained over gun and drugs find
A Freeport man was arrested on Thursday for possession of firearms, ammunition and dangerous drugs, police reported.
Cat Island police arrest two for drugs possession
Cat Island police arrest two for drugs possession
POLICE in Cat Island have arrested a man and a woman following separate marijuana seizures on Thursday.
Department of Corrections officer arrested for drug possession
An officer from the Bahamas Department of Corrections is in custody after being arrested for possession of dangerous drugs on Friday at the prison.
Man held for drugs possession
Man held for drugs possession
A Bahamian male was apprehended for possession of suspected drugs by Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) marines on routine patrol aboard a RBDF fast patrol craft on Wednesday afternoon.
Man held over murder, four more for drugs
Man held over murder, four more for drugs
AN Eight Mile Rock man was arrested in connection with a murder, and four others were taken into custody following the discovery of a quantity of illegal drugs in the Freeport area, police reported on Tuesday.
Drugs found in diaper in Freeport bushes
Drugs found in diaper in Freeport bushes
GRAND Bahama police found a quantity of illegal drugs hidden in the most unlikely place - a discarded diaper in bushes in the Freeport area on Tuesday.
Trinidad And Tobago Opens Pilot Drug Treatment Court With OAS Support
High ranking government and judicial officials in Trinidad and Tobago have joined forces with the Organization of American States through the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission, to launch the country's very first Drug Treatment Court.
Police make drug arrest and investigate armed robbery
Nassau, Bahamas - Three (3) people, two males and a female are in police custody after they were found in possession of a large quantity of suspected marijuana.
Bahamian, nine foreigners charged with drug possession
A Bahamian and nine foreigners have been denied bail on charges of marijuana possession with intent to supply.
The National Drug Council pays a courtesy call on the Governor General
Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt, Governor General, received members of the Natural Drug Council in a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General, March 4, 2024.
$59k drug bust in Grand Bahama
$59k drug bust in Grand Bahama
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police say the Marine Support Unit in Grand Bahama has apprehended a 25 year old male and confiscated $59, 000 worth of suspected marijuana on Thursday January 11, 2024. Preliminary reports indicate that, while patrolling in waters near Shoreline Subdivision, the officers observed a lone male onboard a white vessel. Authorities say as officers [...]