Police have arrested five individuals and seized a quantity of suspected marijuana with an estimated street value of $84,200 in New Providence.
The arrests took place on Wednesday, June 25, when officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit, working alongside personnel from the Bahamas Customs Department, executed a search warrant at a residence in Coral Lakes. The operation, which began shortly before 11:00 am, also involved assistance from a Police K-9 Unit.
During the initial search, officers discovered a large quantity of suspected marijuana inside a vehicle at the residence. The discovery led to the arrest of three adult males, aged 43, 41, and 31, along with two adult females, aged 66 and 44, all of whom were taken into custody.
The investigation subsequently expanded to include an additional search of a suspect’s residence on Boatswain Hill West, where officers uncovered and seized more suspected marijuana from the kitchen area of the home.
The combined weight of the suspected marijuana recovered from both locations totalled 42.6 pounds, according to police estimates. Authorities have valued the seized drugs at approximately $84,200 on the street market. The Royal Bahamas Police Force has indicated that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
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