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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
No ‘Fentanyl Candy’ Instances Reported Locally
Noting they are aware of information circulating stating that the drug fentanyl is being packaged as candy, the police said “there have been no instances locally reported to the BPS” and noted that over Halloween the public is “reminded to remain vigilant regarding any candy they may receive.” A police spokesperson said, “With... Read more of this article
“Man Is Suspected To Have Died As A Result”
The police confirmed that a “number of persons attended KEMH having overdosed” on “heroin that was laced with fentanyl” and “one man is suspected to have died as a result.” The police noted that they executed several drug warrants, and “acting on information received that controlled drugs were being stored at... Read more of this article
Six Arrests, Suspected Heroin & Fentanyl Seized
Warrants were executed at four properties and six suspects were arrested after “drugs believed to be heroin and fentanyl” were seized, the police confirmed, noting they received information that a “number of persons” attended KEMH having overdosed on “heroin that was laced with fentanyl” and “one man is suspected... Read more of this article
Court: Man Denies Cannabis, Fentanyl Charges
A Pembroke man appeared in Magistrates’ Court today [June 19] accused of possessing cannabis and fentanyl with intent to supply. Kinte Smith, 32, of Pembroke denied the two offences which are alleged to have taken place on May 3, 2017. The court heard the cannabis had a street value of around $11,000. Mr Smith was released on bail until July 4... Read more of this article
Court: Fentanyl Importation Trial Continues
A woman testified in Court today [Jan 24] against her ex-boyfriend and an alleged co-conspirator to import the synthetic opioid Fentanyl. In January of last year, Jacqueline Robinson, then 25, and Craig Lawrence, then 35, both of Ontario, Canada, were charged with conspired with others to import Fentanyl. Ms. Robinson told the jury she met Craig Lawrence... Read more of this article
Court: Man Charged With Supplying Fentanyl
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Jan 23] a 33-year-old man was charged with conspiring with others to supply Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. Pembroke resident Maurice Martin, who was said to be a Jamaican national, was not required to enter a plea as the charge that faced was deemed to be indictable and must be tried in the Supreme Court. The charge... Read more of this article
Court: Two Charged With Importing Fentanyl
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Jan 5], two people from Canada were remanded into custody after facing indictable charges relating to allegedly importing the drug Fentanyl. 25-year-old Ms Jacqueline Robinson and 35-year-old Craig Lawrence, both of Ontario Canada, were not required to plead. They were charged with, between a date unknown and December... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Fentanyl Drug In Bermuda
The Bermuda Police Service said they have confirmed the presence of the controlled drug Fentanyl in Bermuda, adding that it is a “dangerous, powerful Schedule II narcotic responsible for an epidemic of overdose deaths within the United States.” “Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is associated with the misuse of heroin,” a police... Read more of this article
Two Visitors Remain In Hospital After Emergency
Officers from the Drug Unit continue their inquiries into a “reported medical emergency” which resulted in two visitors, aged 25 and 35, being hospitalized, A police spokesperson said, “At last check earlier today [Thursday, December 22nd] the visiting 25-year-old Canadian woman involved in a reported medical emergency at the Hamilton... Read more of this article
