$400K worth of drugs seized, four arrested

$400K worth of drugs seized, four arrested

Police foiled a major drug deal this weekend in which they seized more than 350 pounds of suspected marijuana and arrested four suspects.

According to reports, Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers on patrol a mile south of Coral Harbour, intercepted a white 20 foot Boston Whaler. After a search of the vessel, officer said they discovered more 12 crocus sacks filled with suspected marijuana.

Police said the suspected drugs have a street value of $390,000 and an estimated weight of 390 pounds.

The four suspects arrested on the vessel are expected to be charged later this week.

 

About Genea Noel

Genea Noel is the news director and weeknight TV news anchor at Eyewitness News. She began working at Eyewitness News in 2018 as the newsroom editor and was subsequently promoted during her tenure. As a household name who graces the screens of thousands of Bahamian homes each night, Genea has racked up an impressive five Bahamas Press Club awards, including “The Cyril Stevenson Award for Outstanding Political Journalism” (2020), “Best Studio Live Producer” (2020) and “Best Newscast” (2018).