Overview
- Royal Bahamas Police Force and Bahamas Customs searched a docked vessel in Bimini on Tuesday after receiving unspecified intelligence.
- Ten occupants were taken into custody, including eight Americans, one South African and one Guyanese national, with ages ranging from 21 to 62.
- Officers confiscated three high-powered weapons, 11 additional firearms, a substantial quantity of ammunition and a considerable sum of undeclared cash.
- The RBPF has not identified the detainees, specified the investigation’s objective or indicated whether further arrests are expected.
- U.S. Embassy guidance notes travelers must declare currency over $10,000 and that Bahamian authorities strictly enforce firearm regulations with stiff penalties.