Jamaican among four denied bail on drug charges in The Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — Four men, including a Jamaican, have been denied bail and will return to court on April 16, 2026 on charges of attempting to smuggle cocaine and marijuana into The Bahamas.
The prosecution alleges that Bahamians, Howard Rolle, James Jones, Zenard Rolle, and Nicholas Duckenson of Negril, Jamaica were planning to bring U$18.4 million of cocaine and marijuana valued at US$7,000 into the country when they were thwarted by the United States Coast Guard.
The coast guard had intercepted the drug-laden Bahamian-registered go-fast boat off Cuba on December 7, and police allegedly seized 2,250 pounds of cocaine, seven pounds of marijuana and a .40 Smith and Wesson pistol after they searched the vessel.
The men have denied charges of drug possession with intent to supply, conspiracy to import drugs with intent to supply, conspiracy to possess drugs with intent to supply, and possession of an unlicensed firearm at their arraignment before Senior Magistrate Raquel Whyms.
They were denied bail and their trial is scheduled for April 16, 2026.
