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Surinamese woman arrested in The Bahamas for cocaine smuggling - 2 males in custody for firearm and drug possession - 7 arrested during operation
By Stephen Dean, RBPF
May 11, 2016 - 11:58:42 AM

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SURINAMESE WOMAN ARRESTED FOR COCAINE SMUGGLING AT LPIA

Nassau, Bahamas - An adult woman from Suriname is in custody following the seizure of a quantity of cocaine at The Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) by Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) Officers on Tuesday 10th May 2016.

Reports are that around 2:30pm, officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit on duty at LPIA, conducted a search of the woman’s luggage when she arrived on an international flight and found just over seven (7) pounds of cocaine. The woman was subsequently arrested and is expected to appear in court later this week to be formally charged.

TWO MALES IN CUSTODY FOR FIREARM AND DRUG POSSESSION

Two adult males are in custody following the seizure of a handgun and a quantity of drugs by officers from the Selective Enforcement Team on Tuesday 10th May 2016.

Reports are that around 8:00pm, officers from the Selective Enforcement Team acting on information conducted a search of a residence located at East Street South, where they uncovered a pistol with 10 rounds of ammunition along with two marijuana plants. The two male suspects were subsequently arrested and taken into custody.

7 ARRESTED DURING SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION OPERATION

Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Plan for 2016, officers from the Southeastern Division conducted an operation in the division on Tuesday 10th May 2016 to send a clear message to those responsible for committing criminal acts on members of our communities, that the police will proactively identify them, thoroughly investigate the offences they commit, and ensure that they are prosecuted and brought to justice.

The operation resulted in 7 persons being arrested for a number of criminal offences to include threats of death, assault, causing damage and causing harm.

POLICE ARE URGING ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION REGARDING ANY CRIME, NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR INSIGNIFICANT (THE TIP) MAY SEEM, IS URGED TO ANONYMOUSLY CONTACT THE POLICE AT 919 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 328-TIPS (8477) (NEW PROVIDENCE) OR 1-242-300-8477 (FAMILY ISLANDS)

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