Hashtag: #DrugsInBermuda
Bermuda Drug Information Network Meeting
Bermuda’s islandwide response to substance misuse took centre stage last week as the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks opened the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Bermuda Drug Information Network [BerDIN]. A Government spokesperson said, “Hosted by the Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] on November 28 at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration... Read more of this article
Police Arrest Five Males & Seize Drugs
Police arrested five males in Pembroke and “discovered a quantity of what is believed to be the controlled drug cocaine.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, police officers executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act, at a Pembroke Parish residence. “During the execution... Read more of this article
BPS & Customs Intercept Over $2M Of Drugs
The police and Customs recently intercepted two major drug shipments, which “prevented more than $2 million worth of drugs from reaching Bermuda’s streets.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], working alongside H.M. Customs, has in recent weeks, intercepted two major shipments of illegal narcotics. In doing... Read more of this article
“Suspected Controlled Drugs” Washed Ashore
The Bermuda Police Service is “currently investigating the discovery of multiple packages of suspected controlled drugs that have washed ashore along various areas of Bermuda’s coastline.” A police spokesperson said, “Recently, the BPS received several reports from members of the public regarding suspicious packages found floating... Read more of this article
Sixteen Cannabis Convictions Expunged
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilkerson confirmed that she has “granted 16 expungements of criminal cannabis convictions under the Expungement of Convictions Act 2021 in her first year in office.” A Government spokesperson said, “Expungement is the legal process of clearing convictions from a person’s criminal... Read more of this article
Drugs Seized, Four U.S. Cruise Visitors Arrested
Four American cruise passengers were arrested after they were “found in possession of a significant amount of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, believed destined for Bermuda,” including the drug Carfentanyl, which officials said is “100 times more potent than regular fentanyl.” A police spokesperson said, “Four U.S.... Read more of this article
Drugs & Knife In Vehicle, Four Men Arrested
Police arrested four men after finding a “bag containing controlled drugs, a quantity of cash as well as a scale in the vehicle’s glove compartment” and “a knife in the trunk of the vehicle.” A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, police officers were on patrol in the area... Read more of this article
‘Pink Cocaine’ Intercepted, Suspect Arrested
The police confirmed the “first interdiction of a dangerous new drug known as ‘Pink Cocaine” at the airport and said “one individual has been arrested in connection with this importation.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] have confirmed the first interdiction of a dangerous new drug known... Read more of this article
Foreign Nationals Caught Smuggling Drugs
Bermuda Customs and Police recently intercepted three foreign nationals — at the airport and cruise ship berth in Dockyard — attempting to smuggle cocaine, heroin, and cannabis resin into the island, and the “BPS anticipates the estimated street value will be several million dollars.” A spokesperson said, “In recent weeks,... Read more of this article
Police Arrest Five People, Seize $1M In Drugs
Police have arrested five individuals and seized a “quantity of a controlled drug with an estimated street value of over one million dollars.” A police spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, the Police Drug Unit and Support Unit, in collaboration with the Customs Department, executed an operation based on the seizure of a quantity... Read more of this article
Minister Michael Weeks Addresses DNDC Event
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks delivered opening remarks at Thursday’s [April 10] substance abuse training seminar held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The event was hosted by the Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] and featured a keynote presentation by Carlton Hall... Read more of this article
Suspect Arrested Following Foot Pursuit
A male was arrested following a foot pursuit in Hamilton on Thursday. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10:00am on Thursday, February 27, 2025, police officers approached a male seated inside a motorcar parked on Parliament Street, City of Hamilton, in relation to a report made to police. “While speaking with the subject, officers... Read more of this article
