Following a joint operation the Bermuda Police Service has intercepted a significant quantity of drugs and ammunition which had been prepared for shipment to Bermuda by container. The shipment of drug in this case will be formally analyzed in due course. Early indications are that the drug and ammunition seized in this case is approximately:

• 114 kilos of Cannabis
• 1.5 Kilos of Heroin
• 1 Kilo of Cocaine
• 50 grams of Hash
• 4 boxes of live ammunition (200 rounds)

The estimated value of the drugs is in excess of $10 million.

This combined law enforcement operation has enabled officers to intercept these items before reaching our streets, preventing the risk of significant public harm that drugs have on the community and the threat ammunition has in the wrong hands.

This operation is clear evidence of the commitment of the Bermuda Police Service, H.M. Customs and partner agencies to combat the trafficking of illegal contraband into Bermuda.

Our operations and investigations continue into these and other similar matters. We encourage members of the public to report their suspicions or knowledge of illegal activity either to the police directly or confidentially via Crime Stoppers on 800-8477.

It should be noted that the investigation into a shipment of this size is an enormously complex and time consuming operation. As the investigation is ongoing, and now that arrests have been made, the Bermuda Police Service is not able to make any further comment at this time.