Bahamian Convicted in South Florida for Cocaine and Migrant Smuggling

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SOUTH FLORIDA, UNITED STATES – 32-year-old Terrance Wallace was found guilty of conspiracy to import cocaine, importing cocaine, and alien smuggling offenses on May 5th.

According to evidence presented at trial, on August 30th, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations and the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted three go-fast vessels traveling from the Bahamas toward South Florida.

Once the boats entered U.S. waters, multiple agencies moved to stop them.

Law enforcement discovered approximately 168 kilograms of cocaine and 31 Chinese nationals who were not authorized to enter the United States.

Five co-defendants, including Malik Delancy, Fiero Cooper, Darren Sears, Ivan Curry, and Jeremiah Russell, previously pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing.

Investigators also linked Wallace to at least two earlier successful smuggling runs involving more than 500 kilograms of cocaine in total.

Prosecutors said cellphone evidence, including messages and videos, showed him acting as a lookout and conducting counter-surveillance during the operations.

Wallace faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and could receive life behind bars when sentenced. A federal judge will determine the final penalty after reviewing sentencing guidelines and statutory factors.