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Bahamas Cannabis Group launches its new website

The Bahamas Cannabis Research Institute (BACARI) Foundation, which is advocating the drug’s use for medicinal purposes, yesterday announces the launch of its new website.Terry Miller, its chairman, said “We are excited to integrate public feedback an

UPDATED: Two held after cocaine seizure in Bimini

Two Bahamian men were arrested Friday in connection with a major drug bust that has resulted in the seizure of some $2 million worth of suspected cocaine on the island of Bimini.

24 arrests in police swoop

POLICE arrested 24 people on Wednesday night in connection with a number of serious crimes such as murder, armed robbery, possession of illegal firearms and dangerous drugs during Operation “Strong Finish” in New Providence.The operation targeted per

Four deny owning drugs with intent to supply

THREE women and one man pleaded not guilty to possession of a quantity of Indian hemp with intent to supply yesterday.

Man's body found on beach

Police are attempting to identify the body of a man washed ashore on a beach in Eleuthera on Saturday.

Five held after home raids

POLICE raids on two separate homes in New Providence have led to five arrests and the confiscation of a quantity of illegal drugs, a large quantity of ammunition and a fire arm.

GB police find firearm

FREEPORT – Drug Enforcement Unit officers have discovered a firearm and a number of bullets in the Arden Forest area on Tuesday.

Two charged in connection with marijuana field discovery

TWO men were charged in a New Providence Court in connection with the discovery of a marijuana field in Grand Bahama.

Path open for medicinal marijuana use

AS the government moves to consider an end to marijuana prohibition across CARICOM member states, legal pathways already exist for medicinal and scientific use in the country.Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands, who has responsibility for dangerous dru

Three Bahamians and 18 migrants plead ‘not guilty’ to cocaine smuggling charges

A GROUP of 18 migrants burst into tears when they were told they were going to prison after being accused of smuggling 100lb of cocaine into The Bahamas while en route to the United States of America.

Murder accused admits damaging ankle monitor

A MAN was sent to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday after admitting to damaging his ankle monitor while on bail for murder.

17 saved after boat capsizes

THREE Bahamian men and 14 migrants were rescued at sea after being stranded in waters for hours after an alleged human and drug smuggling operation went awry when the vessel they were on capsized in waters off West End, Grand Bahama on Saturday evening,

Arguments over women blamed for climbing murder rate

ARGUMENTS over women are a significant factor in the country's steadily-climbing murder rate, Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade said. In announcing the laun

Mexican official flies with $1.9m in luggage

By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO and MIGUEL ANGEL HERNANDEZ CASTILLO Associated Press VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) -- A Mexican state official was detained as he got off a government-owned plane with $1.9 million crammed into a briefcase and a backpack, prosecutors anno

$1,700 fine or prison for marijuana possession

A 39-year-old was ordered to pay a $1,700 fine or face five months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing more than two ounces of weed.

Biden in a bind

Today, the conversation of drugs in America have politically resurfaced, and now it’s an open question whether Biden’s response to the issue can be an asset - catapulting him successfully or a liability - by eliminating him in the US 2020 election campaign.

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