Nassau, Bahamas - A 21 year old female of New Providence is in police custody after she was found with a quantity of dangerous drugs namely cocaine.

Reports are that on Tuesday 16th February 2016 at 10:00am, U.S Customs and Border Protection while at the Grand Bahama International Airport, searched the 21 year old female who presented herself to the U.S pre-clearance section and discovered in her knapsack, 4.6 pounds of suspected cocaine. She was arrested and taken into custody by officers at the Grand Bahama International Airport.

She is expected to be charged before the Magistrate Court later this week.

WEEKLY CRIME PREVENTION TIP – Domestic and Family Violence

There are many types of Domestic and Family Violence. It is violent, abusive or intimidating behavior by a partner, care giver or family member to control, dominate or cause fear. It doesn’t have to be physical abuse. It can be emotional, psychological, financial, sexual or other types of abuse.

If you are a victim of domestic and family violence, there is help available.

Contact the police at 919, The Crisis Center 24 hour hotline at 328-0922 or the National Hotline at 422-2763/322-2763

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