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September: National Recovery Month Observed
The Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] said that September marks the 25th year of observing of National Recovery Month, and over the course of the next four weeks the DNDC will join its partners in the community to celebrate those individuals who are in recovery. The theme for this year is “Join the Voices for Recovery: Speak Up, Reach Out”,... Read more of this article
Drugs Seized & Two Men Arrested In Sandys
A search warrant executed at a Sandys Parish home today [Aug 28] lead to the arrest of two men after what the police termed a “quantity of drugs” was seized from the residence. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence on Beacon Hill Road in Sandys Parish today. “As a result,... Read more of this article
Gordon: We Must Prepare For Cannabis Cases
Cannabis activist Alan Gordon says that, even with cannabis still illegal, the “ongoing spread of super-potent cannabis formulations” in Bermuda requires new protocols for King Edward emergency room [ER] staff. Mr. Gordon says he has recently observed an influx of super-strong cannabis extracts into Bermuda, as well as increased amounts... Read more of this article
Visitor Fined For Cocaine, Ecstasy, Cannabis
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 15], a 36 year old American vistor who arrived in Bermuda on a cruise ship was fined almost $4,000 after being convicted, on his guilty plea, of possessing various controlled drugs on board the ship. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo fined Daniel Grogan for possessing cocaine in powder form, Ecstasy pills, pills... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Passenger Fined For Cannabis
Elizabeth Turk — a 55 year old American citizen who arrived in Bermuda on a cruise ship — pleaded guilty in Magistrates Court today [Aug 15] to possessing around 16 grams of cannabis in her cabin. She was fined $1,000. Crown Prosecutor Nicole Smith told the Magistrate that on the morning of 14th August, the cruise ship’s security staff... Read more of this article
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Possessing Grinder
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 8], a 23-year-old man pleaded not guilty to a charge involving drug paraphernalia. Niko Smith pleaded not guilty to possessing a grinder that was fitted for use with a controlled drug on April 3 in Pembroke. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner granted Mr. Smith $2,000 bail and set trial for October. Related... Read more of this article
2014 Second Quarter: $1.24M Drugs Seized
Over $1.2 million of drugs were seized in the second quarter of 2014, according to the recently released crime statistics. The report [PDF] said, “An estimated total of 8.6kg of controlled drugs with an estimated street value of $1,246,617 has been seized in Q2 2014. Cannabis was the drug most commonly seized with 7.8kg seized at a value of $391,807. “Crack... Read more of this article
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Three Drug Charges
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Aug 6], a 32-year-old man pleaded not guilty to possessing illegal substances, as well as possessing tools intended for drug-related usage. Devonshire resident Michael Doucet pleaded not guilty to possessing diamorphine and cannabis, as well as a pair of scissors and a scale intended for use with the drugs, on November... Read more of this article
Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Charge
After pleading guilty and hearing the Police evidence against her, and being warned by the Senior Magistrate that a conviction could carry a prison sentence, 37-year-old Tekania Swan asked to be allowed to change her plea from guilty to not guilty in Magistrates Court this morning. Noting that Ms Swan was not represented by a lawyer and was receiving... Read more of this article
56 Year Old Fined After Cocaine Found In Shoe
A 56 year old man was today [June 27] fined after being convicted of possessing a controlled substance. In February 2014, Alexander Ming was taken to Hamilton Police Station after being picked up on another matter, where the police found a white powder located in a twist in his shoe. The Court heard that he told the police the powder was “his medicine”,... Read more of this article
38 Yr Old Arrested At Airport On Drug Charges
A 38 year old Paget man was arrested late yesterday [June 22] after landing in Bermuda aboard a flight originating in New York on suspicion of importing drugs into Bermuda. A police spokesperson said, “After getting off an American Airlines flight from New York, a 38-year-old Paget man was arrested on Sunday, June 22 at 10.42pm at the LF Wade... Read more of this article
Prisoner Sentenced To 3 Months For Cannabis
Appearing in Magistrates Court earlier this week, a 26 year old Westgate prisoner was sentenced to an additional three months in prison after being convicted of possessing cannabis inside the prison. Anthony Swan — currently serving a twelve year sentence for a gun crime — was sentenced to serve an additional three months after he pleaded... Read more of this article
