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US gives boats to help drug fight

THE United States donated two new vessels to the Royal Bahamas Police Force yesterday as part of efforts to help this country deal with illegal drug trafficking.

Lawyer argues for no case submission in drug trial

A LAWYER argued for a no case submission in his client’s ongoing drug trial in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Drug convict's bid to extend appeal time rejected

A DRUG possession convict had his hopes for a reduced sentence dashed by the Court of Appeal yesterday.

Swiss man charged with possession of dangerous drugs

A SWISS man was charged in the Magistrate’s court on Friday with possession of 7.4 pounds of dangerous drugs.

Man fined for drug possession

A MAN was fined in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for drug charges that breached the conditions of his probation for an earlier drug offence.

Two arrested as marijuana worth nearly $400,000 seized

ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Samuel Butler said authorities are concerned about the level of drug trafficking taking place within local communities following the seizure of nearly $400,000 worth of marijuana in the Big Pond area yesterday morning.

Drug-laced substances are ‘trending upwards’ in schools

CONSUMPTION of drug-laced substances like “sizzurp” and marijuana cookies is trending upward in schools, Dr Chaswell Hanna, Director of the National Anti-Drug Secretariat, said yesterday.

Man accused over drugs

A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being found in possession of dangerous drugs in his home.

Prison inspector accused of drug possession

A PRISON inspector faced court on Friday accused of possession of dangerous drugs.

Pastors call on drug dealers to stop their war against society

FOLLOWING the National Security Minister's acknowledgment that the country's high murder rate stems primarily from drugs, New Covenant Baptist Church pastors are appealing to dealers to stop their "ongoing war" against society.

Police crack down on marijuana

Police crack down on marijuana By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter THE government is cracking down on the use and production of marijuana across the country. Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest said that while the use of cocaine - which ro

Turnquest rejects US claim over police effectiveness

Turnquest rejects US claim over police effectiveness By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net NATIONAL Security Minister Tommy Turnquest said yesterday he was "not pleased" with a US State Department report that criticised the

Man jailed for 13 months over drug possession

A MAN who admitted to having custody of illegal drugs was sentenced yesterday to 13 months at the Department of Correctional Services. Andre Hines, 34, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes facing a charge of possession of dangerous

Four years for Canadian pilot in $1m drug plot

CANADIAN pilot Michael Webster yesterday received the mandatory minimum sentence for his involvement in a $1m drug plot that was foiled at the country’s main point of entry.

Canadian man charged with possession of dangerous drugs

A CANADIAN man was charged with possession of 9.5 pounds of dangerous drugs in a magistrate’s court on Monday.

Man who was fined and sent to prison has one sentence set aside

A MAN, previously sentenced to four years in prison and fined $25,000 for admitting his involvement in a $1 million drug seizure in waters off Andros four years ago, has had one of his sentences set aside by the Court of Appeal.Court of Appeal Presid

Police lack creole speakers

Police lack creole speakers THE Royal Bahamas Police Force continues to lack sufficient Creole speakers to combat the major role played by Haitian-Bahamian gangs in the drugs trade, according to the US State Department. The newly released 2012 edition of

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