Crime

Two Americans, Bah. Couple Arrested Over Drugs

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A cruise ended early for two New Yorkers after police reportedly found a small amount of marijuana in their cabin.

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4 years ago

September 24, 2022

Jasmin Brown

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A cruise ended early for two New Yorkers after police reportedly found marijuana in their cabin.

Police say the 25-year-old and 20-year-old Americans were arrested around noon at Prince George Wharf.

The drugs reportedly weighed 17 grams and have an estimated street value of 85 dollars.

Police also arresting a local couple and another man in a separate drug related incident.

Police say officers from the central intelligence bureau were patrolling the Elizabeth Estates area around 6:30 pm on Thursday when they decided to search a black GMC Acadia SUV because they say the occupants were acting suspiciously.

After searing the SUV, police say two pounds of marijuana with a street value of $2,400 was found and the trio was taken into custody.