4 Carnival Cruise ship passengers detained in Bermuda for smuggling ‘unlawful’ medication

Authorities in Bermuda stated Tuesday that they arrested 4 U.S. cruise ship passengers accused of drug possession.

Police stated in a press release that the suspects had a “important amount of unlawful medication” together with hashish and carfentanil, which specialists say is 100 occasions stronger than fentanyl and is used to tranquilize elephants.

“This seizure could have prevented a possible tragedy,” stated appearing Detective Superintendent Derricka Burns.

The suspects additionally had been accused of possessing vape pens and suspected THC gummies.

Bermuda police stated safety officers aboard a Carnival cruise ship had detained the suspects.

They had been arrested upon their arrival to the rich British abroad territory positioned within the northern Atlantic Ocean.

Police didn’t present extra particulars.

Carnival stated in a quick message that it complies with all relevant legal guidelines and rules.

“We observe a zero-tolerance drug coverage,” the corporate stated. “We additionally advise our visitors that they are often personally topic to native legislation enforcement actions.”