Man denies marijuana charge
AN EXUMA native was remanded to prison yesterday after he pleaded not guilty to any involvement in the recent seizure of $57,000 worth of marijuana aboard a mail boat.
Govt calls in FBI on crime
THE government has invited a special task force from the US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist local law enforcement agencies in combating “the drug and gang culture”, according to Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage.
American in custody over indecent assault on cruise ship allegation
AN adult male United States visitor from Missouri has been taken into custody by the Royal Bahamas Police Force in connection with an alleged indecent assault of a female on Saturday morning.
Airport employee arrested after cocaine find
POLICE arrested an adult male employee at the Lynden Pindling International Airport following the seizure of a quantity of dangerous drugs on Friday.
Magistrate adjourns sentencing of former senator in ammunition case
A MAGISTRATE on Friday adjourned the sentencing for a former Free National Movement senator convicted of possession of ammunition after a lead counsel in the case was involved in a murder trial that conflicted with the proceedings.
Man held after 57 pounds of marijuana found on mail boat
AN ADULT male from Exuma is in police custody after officers discovered more than 57 pounds of marijuana on a mail boat on Thursday morning.
Two held in car theft ring probe
POLICE are questioning two persons, a man and a woman, who they suspect to be a part of a major car theft ring.
Fast-food restaurant manager’s killer has sentence cut to 55 years
A man sentenced to life in prison for the throat-slashing murder of a fast food restaurant manager had his sentence reduced to 55 years by the Court of Appeal yesterday.
Court of Appeal quashes Jamaican woman's human trafficking conviction
A JAMAICAN woman previously convicted in The Bahamas’ first human trafficking case tried in Supreme Court will be returning to her home country as early as Thursday evening after the Court of Appeal quashed her conviction and sentences.
Police hunting for man wanted in latest killing
POLICE are looking for a 30-year-old man who they believe can help in their investigation into the country’s latest homicide.
Jury excused in murder trial
A JURY empanelled yesterday to hear evidence in a trial of two men accused of three murders were excused from their duty for two weeks while prosecution and lawyers for the accused hold legal discussions with the trial judge.
Man faces court over firearm and ammo find
A 42-year-old Freeport man was charged with firearm and ammunition possession in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
Carnival theft trial delayed
THE trial into the theft of $31,000, allegedly by former employees of the Bahamas National Festival Commission, organisers of the inaugural Junkanoo Carnival, has been delayed to February 2.
Marine arrested after marijuana find
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine is in police custody after he was allegedly found with marijuana early Tuesday morning.
UPDATE: Police seeking man in connection with latest murder
POLICE found a 21-year-old man dead inside his Pinewood Gardens home on Tuesday night, bound with duct tape and “wrapped in plastic”.
