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Man jailed over $1m drug seizure
By LAMECH JOHNSON
Two charged over $17m drug haul
TWO Jamaican men were arraigned yesterday in connection with the recent discovery of nearly $17 million worth of marijuana plants growing in the pine forest in East Grand Bahama.
Tourist denied bail over death threats
A NEW England tourist was remanded to prison without bail yesterday after being charged with multiple criminal offences, including threats of death and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Three arrests after $1.2m marijuana find
THREE men are in police custody after they were caught attempting to smuggle more than $1 million worth of what is suspected to be marijuana into Andros early yesterday morning.
Tourist held over handgun possession and death threats
A 57-year-old tourist is in police custody after he was arrested Tuesday afternoon for threats of death, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
'$1m of marijuana' seized
Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers confiscated over $1m worth of marijuana early this morning.
Trying to turn young people away from drugs
THE Bahamas National Drug Council has partnered with the Grand Bahama Power Company to launch an anti-drug initiative to encourage young people to lead drug-free lives.
Police stage walkabout in Garden Villas following murders
GRAND Bahama Police conducted a walkabout on Tuesday in the area where two young men were gunned down and killed on Monday.
Two US citizens charged over rifle find
TWO American citizens were charged on Monday after failing to declare two rifles when they entered the Bahamas on a private boat.
Mitchell hails 'successful' discussions with Haiti
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell, said the Government of the Bahamas enjoyed “successful” bilateral discussions with Haiti during a recent meeting held there on March 27.
Police seek man in incest investigation
A 35-year-old Abaco man is wanted by police for questioning in connection with incest.
US Embassy helps to create links in family court system
CONTINUING co-operation under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, the US Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section organised a consultative opportunity on family court systems and digital transcription for Bahamian justice sector professionals March 19-22.
Firearm, drugs discovered
A FIREARM and more than $18,000 worth of illegal drugs were discovered in the South Bahamia area on Friday, police reported.
Four U.S. men arrested
FOUR Americans were arrested in separate incidents of marijuana and firearm possession over the weekend.
Call for technology to protect our borders
THE Democratic National Alliance has renewed its calls for the government to invest more in technology, adding that the Bahamas should adopt the advanced “border patrol technologies” of first world countries in order to protect its borders from illegal activities.
Bahamas healthcare costs 'considerably higher' than region
Bahamian healthcare costs are “considerably higher” than those for other Caribbean nations, the Tax Coalition’s co-chair describing whether the economy could absorb National Health Insurance (NHI) on top of VAT as “a big question”.
Mother in tears in court
A 55-year-old woman broke down in tears in the Coroner’s Court yesterday as she recounted for a jury of five the moment she learned her eldest son had died.
Extra time for lawyer in appeal to vary drug convict's fine payment
MORE time was given to a lawyer to make submissions on whether the Court of Appeal has the jurisdiction to vary the payment of a $250,000 fine it ordered a drug convict to pay.
Stenographer ruling delayed
SENIOR Justice Jon Isaacs deferred his ruling on whether two men’s right to a fair trial would be in jeopardy without the presence of a stenographer.
Fines may go up to $500 for removal of derelict cars
THE Christie administration’s push to bring changes to the Derelict Motor Vehicles Disposal Bill will see harsher fines and penalties enforced on law breakers.