BAHAMASAIR is investigating claims that a female flight attendant smuggled $100,000, which was later allegedly seized at Hugo Chavez Cap-Haïtien International Airport.

The Haitian Times reported that agents from Haiti’s Brigade for the Fight Against Drug Trafficking (BLTS) intercepted the money from a Bahamasair flight on March 1.

Haitian authorities allegedly arrested two suspects, Lucken Clervilus and Erilène Bernadin, in connection with the case. However, the flight attendant who reportedly handed Mr Clervilus the bag of cash avoided arrest for questioning by quickly boarding the return flight to Nassau before investigators could detain her. 

The Haitian Times also reported that Bahamasair’s manager in Cap-Haïtien declined to comment.

In a statement Bahamasair said it was aware of the alleged incident and is taking it seriously. 

“Bahamasair is taking this matter very seriously and is reviewing all relevant procedures to ensure that our stringent security measures are upheld. The airline is cooperating fully with the Haitian National Police and other relevant authorities. The Royal Bahamas Police Force and our local Interpol have also been contacted to launch an investigation,” the statement said.

The airline said no further updates would be provided until more details are confirmed. Police did not respond to The Tribune’s requests for comment up to press time.