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Three men extradited to U.S. in drugs case

THE last three of 11 men involved in a decade-long drug trafficking case were yesterday extradited to the United States to face charges.

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Prison officer accused of possession of drugs with intent to supply

A CORRECTIONS officer appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday facing a charge of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.

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Rise in cocaine and rifle seizures

POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade said police are “very concerned” by the amount of cocaine and high-powered rifles that have been seized on the streets of New Providence and Grand Bahama this year.

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One admits drug charges, three others accused

ONE of four men arraigned yesterday for the recent seizure of $450,000 worth of cocaine at the Lynden Pinding International Airport pleaded guilty to multiple drug related offences during his initial appearance in Magistrates’ Court.

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Confiscated brownies thought to contain marijuana

AN AMERICAN woman was allegedly caught with suspected marijuana brownies at the Treasure Cay Airport in Abaco over the weekend, police reported.

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‘Nygard statements bring back memories of a nation for sale’

OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has called on Prime Minister Perry Christie and Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday to repudiate assertions billionaire Peter Nygard made about them in connection with an affidavit recently filed in Court.

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Man in hospital after police shootout

A SHOOTOUT with police has left a man in hospital this weekend.

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MailBoat employee caught by police with drugs at Potter's Cay

A MAILBOAT employee has been arrested after he was found in possession of a large amount of drugs at Potter's Cay Dock on Friday night.

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Three arrested after suspected marijuana found

OFFICERS attached to 'Operation Turf Sweep' seized packages of suspected marijuana and arrested three people at a residence in the Freeport area.

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Former Corrections Officer denied bail for drugs charge

A FORMER Corrections Officer was remanded to prison on Friday after he was arraigned in Magistrates Court on a charge of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.

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Officer held over drugs find at prison gate

THREE people are in police custody, including a corrections officer, in connection with two separate drug busts on Wednesday.

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Two men caught with 65 pounds of cocaine at airport

TWO MEN have been arrested following a major drug bust at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Wednesday night.

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Corrections Officer arrested for marijuana possession at prison

AN OFFICER from the Bahamas Department of Corrections is in custody after being arrested for possession of dangerous drugs on Wednesday at the prison.

Six arrests after marijuana discovery

FOUR women and two men were arrested in Grand Bahama on Monday after marijuana and cash were seized from a home.

Two held for causing harm

ABACO Police have two men in custody after arresting them for causing harm and possession of drugs.

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Police hunting for two suspects after armed robberies

POLICE are searching for two men responsible for committing an armed robbery over the weekend.

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Five held for gaming breach

FIVE people were arrested in Grand Bahama for breach of the Lottery and Gaming Act and possession of dangerous drugs on Friday, police reported.

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Boston man arrested for marijuana possession in Harbour Island

AN American man has been arrested for possession of dangerous drugs in Harbour Island over the weekend.

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Police seize drugs and ammunition

Police seized dangerous drugs and ammunition in separate incidents on Friday.

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Murder suspect: I was a cocaine dealer not a killer

BASIL Black told the Supreme Court yesterday that he was a “cocaine” pusher but not a killer and denied shooting his 15-year-old girlfriend outside a sports bar in Eight Mile Rock over a year ago.