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Two More People Arrested In Gun/Drug Matter

Two More People Arrested In Gun/Drug Matter

A 29-year-old man wanted in connection with the recent seizure of firearms, drugs, and ammunition turned himself in to police and “another male has also since been arrested in relation to this matter, making it five suspects arrested as part of this operation.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2nd,... Read more of this article

Police Seize Firearms & Drugs Worth $700,000

Police Seize Firearms & Drugs Worth $700,000

Police have arrested three men and “seized two firearms, a quantity of ammunition, as well as a large quantity of controlled drugs with a street value of over $700,000.” A police spokesperson said, “On Monday, September 30, officers from the Specialist Investigations Unit and Task Force conducted an operation that resulted in the arrests... Read more of this article

Over 60 Cannabis Plants Seized & Destroyed

Over 60 Cannabis Plants Seized & Destroyed

“More than sixty cannabis plants in various stages of growth” were “seized and subsequently destroyed,” the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, police officers were on mobile patrol when they had occasion to attend a property in the area of Mission Lane,... Read more of this article

Passengers Transferred After Driver Arrested

Passengers Transferred After Driver Arrested

A 59-year-old minibus driver was arrested and passengers were transferred to another vehicle, with the incident going viral on social media as passengers posted images. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:50 a.m. on Monday, August 5th, 2024 police officers had cause to stop a minibus driven by a 59-year-old male, on Middle Road Southampton. “Upon... Read more of this article

BPS & Customs Inquiry Leads To Drug Seizure

BPS & Customs Inquiry Leads To Drug Seizure

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the Customs Department “intercepted a considerable amount of illegal substances entering the island.” Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith, Officer in Charge, Specialist Investigations Department said, “During a bilateral investigation, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the Customs Department intercepted... Read more of this article

DNDC Focusing On Bermuda’s Senior Schools

DNDC Focusing On Bermuda’s Senior Schools

The Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] is focusing on the island’s senior schools during National Prevention Week 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department for National Drug Control, under the auspices of the Ministry of Legal Affairs, will be observing this week as National Prevention Week. “The National Prevention... Read more of this article

BPS Confirm That Police Sergeant Arrested

BPS Confirm That Police Sergeant Arrested

A targeted operation resulted in the “arrest of a Police Sergeant, seven associates, the recovery of a firearm with ammunition, and a very significant quantity of drugs,” the police confirmed today, adding that “the arrests were made in connection with an ongoing investigation that includes corruption.” Police Commissioner Darrin... Read more of this article

Two People Arrested, Quantity Of Cocaine Seized

Two People Arrested, Quantity Of Cocaine Seized

Two foreign nationals were arrested at the airport and a “large quantity of what is believed to be the controlled drug cocaine” was seized. A police spokesperson said, “On Sunday, March 3, 2024, Police arrested two foreign nationals at L.F. Wade International Airport after Customs Officers discovered the visitors had in their possession,... Read more of this article

Three Arrested, Cash & Suspected Drugs Seized

Three Arrested, Cash & Suspected Drugs Seized

Three people have been arrested and a “quantity of suspected heroin, drug paraphernalia, and cash” has been seized, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] issued a public advisory on 20th February 2024, concerning the suspected presence of fentanyl-laced heroin in the community, which... Read more of this article

Presence Of ‘Suspected Fentanyl Laced Heroin’

Presence Of ‘Suspected Fentanyl Laced Heroin’

The police issued an advisory about the “presence of suspected fentanyl laced heroin in the community,” stating that there have been three instances where individuals have been taken to hospital for treatment for a suspected overdose. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to alert the public to the presence... Read more of this article

Warrant Executed, Man Arrested, Drugs Seized

Warrant Executed, Man Arrested, Drugs Seized

A 40-year-old man was arrested after police executed a warrant at a Warwick Parish residence and “seized a quantity of U.S. currency, along with a substantial amount of suspected controlled drug, crack cocaine.” A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] conducted Operation Moonstone. “During... Read more of this article

$20 Million In Drugs Seized, Six Men Arrested

$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... Read more of this article