Video footage alledgedly shows a police officer dropping a bag on the ground while executing a drug raid at a Carmichael residence where arrests were made of two men on February 11, 2026.
By JADE RUSSELL
Tribune Staff Reporter
jrussell@tribunemedia.net
A RELATIVE of a Carmichael family arrested in a drug raid has accused police of planting narcotics in their yard — a claim he says is backed by video footage shared with The Tribune.
The allegation centres on a home occupied by a mother, her two sons and one son’s girlfriend. The relative, who does not live at the property and asked not to be named, said officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit arrested the two sons around midnight on Wednesday and later detained the mother and the girlfriend.
He said the mother phoned him early yesterday morning to say her sons had been taken into custody. He accompanied her to the Drug Enforcement Unit’s office to inquire about the arrests. The girlfriend also went.
He said officers refused to allow him into the back office area after learning he did not reside at the home.
Shortly afterward, he was told the mother and girlfriend were also being locked up.
The relative said one of the sons had installed a motion camera on the property and that it allegedly captured officers planting drugs in the yard.
“The video shows where one of the officer put the drugs and put the drugs right by the tire. And then you could hear the voice note when they say, make sure, plant it good.”
The Tribune viewed the video. It shows several officers in a yard at night, using a flashlight to search the area. At one point, an officer is seen dropping a bag on the ground.
The relative said he later returned to the Drug Enforcement Unit with a lawyer. After viewing the footage, the lawyer reacted: “wow.”
He said he informed officers that the video was evidence showing their colleagues planting drugs and that those same officers had arrested the family.
He said he warned that he would escalate the matter to the Commissioner of Police if the family was not released.
“I went to see the commissioner of police today; I didn’t get to see her. I asked if anybody could assist under her. They said, no, this promotion time, everybody in a meeting.”
He also alleged that police told him he could not file an official complaint until the family was released from custody.
The mother and girlfriend were arrested around 9am, while the sons were detained around midnight. The relative said the mother was expected to be released last night.
He said he does not know what motive police would have had to plant evidence, describing the ordeal as stressful and confusing.
The Royal Bahamas Police Force’s press liaison officer said she would return comment today.
Comments
hrysippus 1 day, 20 hours ago
Over the years people in positions of authority have repeated the old saying; "It is just one bad apple." This demonstrates a degree of ignorance. The complete saying is; " One bad apple will spoil the whole barrel." Back in the day the apples were harvested in the autumn and stored for later use in barrels. If one rotting apple was inadvertently included then the rot would spread from the one apple to infect the whole barrel. Just saying.......sigh.
mandela 1 day, 19 hours ago
And the police motto protect and serve. The majority of people who join the police force are the most corrupt, lying, and despicable people on earth. Trust the police, NEVER.
Sickened 1 day, 19 hours ago
Just disgusting. And that cop is someone's 'good son'. I hope the investigation doesn't stop with him - as he most likely got directions from higher up. And where did he get the drugs? From his personal stash or from the evidence locker? This isn't a random setup - this was planned.
I guess the only place he will be able to find work now is with the PLP.
realfreethinker 1 day, 14 hours ago
Good point
ScubaSteve 1 day, 18 hours ago
Both police officers need to be arrested and charged... immediately!!!
SP 1 day, 14 hours ago
This is a well known common practice and no surprise to anyone. Generally, police are known to plant drugs, weapons, fabricate evidence, and are known as the biggest thugs, criminals, and organized crime organizations in most countries.
Look at the murders and beating ICE just got reprimanded for in Minnesota just today. Even with multiple video evidences they still tried to "spin" the narrative and charge the victims with fictitious crimes. If not for the videos those officers would have gotten away with murder!
Now we will hear our Commissioner's usual rhetorical bullshyt about investigations, integrity of law enforcement, rule or law, and highest trust in officers to function with-in the law.
Trusting law enforcement here or in America is unquestionably a VERY bad idea.
BahamaRed 20 hours, 21 minutes ago
First off let me say "congratulations to the newest millionaires on the block", cause listen if it were me I was suing. Cause how you have me, my mom, girlfriend, and brother locked up after planting drugs. SMH...and this is exactly why the average Bahamian refuses to cooperate with police. They prove time and time again they cannot be trusted, and the police commissioner acting like her head in the sand. Because, how can you say one bad apple does not spoil the bunch when all you have are apples rotten to the core. The amount of corruption that has been brought to light in just 2026 should let you know there is a serious problem that needs to be fixed.
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