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Magistrate exits drug trial

MAGISTRATE Samuel McKinney recused himself yesterday from the upcoming drug trial of Dwight Major, referring the matter to Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt for reassignment.Ian Cargill, Major’s attorney, in an application early last month, sugg

THREE BAILED OVER $4M DRUGS HAUL

A Supreme Court judge has granted bail to three men ahead of their trial over allegations they were caught with close to $4m worth of marijuana in waters off South Andros.The Tribune understands Justice Gregory Hilton granted Kenny Major, Patrick Bai

Woman accused of drug smuggling

A Magistrate’s court yesterday determined whether there was sufficient evidence for a woman to face charges of smuggling drugs into the country.

Prison officer charged over drug possession

A CORRECTIONAL officer was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on drug-related charges.Brandario Miller, 25, of Pastel Gardens appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes facing two counts of possession

Man faces court over $2m drug seizure

A MAN was arraigned yesterday in Magistrate’s Court in connection with the $2 million drug seizure that occurred five days ago near a graveyard in Grand Bahama.

Three arrested after $1m marijuana and ecstasy find at airport

THREE men, two Bahamian pilots and a Canadian, are in police custody after they were found with more than $1million worth of marijuana and ecstasy at the Lynden Pindling International Airport Monday night.

Two held over $800,000 drug bust

POLICE in Andros arrested two additional men in connection with Tuesday’s $800,000 drugs bust in New Providence.

Eight charged in connection with $1m suspected marijuana discovery

EIGHT men were arraigned in Magistrates Court yesterday accused of plotting to import and possess more than $1 million worth of marijuana with the intent to supply.

Four charged over $900,000 marijuana find

FOUR men, a Jamaican and three Bahamians, were remanded to prison yesterday after being arraigned in connection with a seizure of $900,000 worth of marijuana that was found less than a week ago.

Setting of trial date delayed by absence

FOUR men must wait a few more days before they learn when they will stand trial in connection with a seizure of $900,000 worth of marijuana in southern New Providence.

Grand Bahama police seize cocaine worth $525,000

POLICE in Grand Bahama seized drugs worth over $500,000 in two significant discoveries on Friday and arrested five residents in one of them.

Tamiflu back in stores next week after previous stocks expired

FLU drug Tamiflu should be back in stores next week after expired stocks were discarded by wholesalers this month.

Drug suspects are remanded in custody

THREE men from San Salvador were remanded to the Department of Correctional Services yesterday after being accused of conspiring to supply dangerous drugs reportedly found in their possession.

Man pleads guilty to drug possession fined $1,000

A MAN was fined $1,000 after admitting to having 2oz of marijuana earlier this week.

Bail set at $50k for man on $1.2m cocaine possession with intent to supply charge

A MAN was granted $50,000 bail after police allegedly found him with $1.22m worth of cocaine that it was said he was trying to smuggle out of the country last month.

Bail granted in firearm and drugs case

A MAN was granted $8,000 bail yesterday in connection with possession of a firearm and drugs.

Americans fined over possession of hemp

TWO Americans were fined in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate drug charges.

Man fined $1,500 for marijuana possession

A MAN was fined $1,500 on Friday after admitting to marijuana possession.

$100k fine for drugs charges

A MAN was fined $100,000 yesterday for drug charges dating back to 2014.

Concerns about medicines

EDITOR, The Tribune. After reading the article in last Friday's (February 24) newspaper on "Insurance Board Issues Response To Drugs Claims", I am becoming more concerned about the safety of prescription medicines in our country. I have, from time to tim

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