$20 Million In Drugs Seized, Six Men Arrested
Local officials “intercepted two vessels in Bermuda waters” and “several packages suspected to contain the controlled drugs cocaine and cannabis with an estimated street value of over $20 million were recovered” and six men have been arrested in relation to this matter, the police have confirmed.
Update | Image provided by the police of some of the items seized:
A police spokesperson said, “On Thursday 9th November, 2023, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] in conjunction with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard [RBRCG] and Bermuda Maritime Operations conducted a joint operation dubbed ‘Operation ARKAB
“The BPS Drugs Unit were called in after members of the RBRCG with the assistance other police officers and Bermuda Maritime Operations, intercepted two vessels in Bermuda waters.
“Several packages suspected to contain the controlled drugs cocaine and cannabis, with an estimated street value of over twenty million dollars, were recovered.
“The BPS, Tactical Division and Drug Unit officers, later arrested six men in relation to this matter, and executed several search warrants in Pembroke and Warwick Parishes.”
A Royal Bermuda Regiment spokesperson said, “The success of this operation is a demonstration of the investment in the capability by the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard since its inception in 2020.”
“With the support of our partner agencies, the RBR Coast Guard works around the clock to make Bermuda waters safer and to protect Bermuda’s interests”
A BPS spokesperson added, “We continue to collaborate with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard and the Bermuda Maritime Operations Center to keep our island free from illicit drugs.
“The BPS Drugs Unit continues investigations into this matter. No further information will be provided at this time.”
Good it was seized
Ok where is this bake sale at?? Lol
There are some who will not be having a Merry Christmas
so so sad..drugs kill our own.. Why.????♂️