Family Islands
RBPF: Significant drug seizure and arrest in Bimini
By Terecita Pinder, RBPF
Sep 21, 2017 - 9:16:59 AM


Bimini, Bahamas - Officers of the Bimini Division along with DEU Officers made a significant drug arrest on North Bimini on Wednesday 20th September 2017.

Reports are that around 11:00pm, officers while on routine patrol in the area of Kings Highway, North Bimini, observed a suspicious vehicle. Officers stopped and searched the vehicle where they discovered (9) nylon bags, each containing suspected marijuana. The male occupants who are both residents of Bimini were arrested and taken into custody.

The estimated street value of the suspected drugs is three hundred and forty thousand dollars.

Police are actively investigating this matter.

Police are appealing to the public to share information on any illegal/suspicious activities in their communities, no matter how small or insignificant (the tip) may seem, members of the public are urged to anonymously contact the police at 919 or Crime Stoppers at 328-tips (8477) (New Providence) or 1-242-300-8476 (Family Island)

Weekly prevention crime tip –
if you see or suspect a crime is being committed; pay particular attention to the features of the offender/s and any vehicles involved.

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