Officials in Bermuda said on Tuesday that they arrested four American cruise ship passengers, who were accused of keeping drugs and distributing them on the island.
Police Said in a statement The suspects had “a significant amount of illegal drugs” including cannabis and synthetic opioid CarfentanilExperts say that it is 100 times more powerful than the Phenanel and is used to calm elephants.
“Even small amounts can be fatal,” said acting detective superintendent Derica Burns. “This seizure may stop a possible tragedy.”
The suspects were also accused that they were accused of keeping the pen and the suspected THC pots.
The Bermuda police said the suspects were detained by the security officials in a carnival cruise ship. He was arrested on arrival in the rich British foreign region located in the North Atlantic Ocean.
The police did not provide additional details. Carnival said in a brief message that it complies with all the applied laws and rules.
“We follow a zero-tolerance drug policy,” the company said. “We also recommend our guests that they may personally be subject to local law enforcement functions.”
According to America Drug Enforcement AdministrationCarfentanil is a white, powder drug that is “mixed with other substances such as phentanel or cocaine, but its risk is more than almost any other opioid on the road.”
As Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCarfentanil -related deaths increased by almost seven times – from January to June 2023, 29 deaths, 238 died from January to June 2024. Carfantnils are now discovered in 37 states.
