Opposition leaders in the Bahamas demand probe after US ties politician to drug trafficking case
Opposition leaders in the Bahamas are calling for an investigation into a suspected drug trafficker linked to a politician after a recent plane crash. The trafficker was found with a significant amount of cash and is accused of trafficking cocaine through the Bahamas. The government has stated it will take the allegations seriously and conduct its own inquiry.
- ▪A U.S. federal agent alleged that a suspected drug trafficker was found with roughly $30,000 after surviving a plane crash near Florida.
- ▪The money was inside a bag labeled with the name of an unidentified high-ranking politician from the Bahamas.
- ▪The suspect is accused of meeting the unnamed politician to discuss a cocaine shipment and has a history of drug-related convictions.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onOpposition leaders in the Bahamas demand probe after US ties politician to drug trafficking caseOpposition leaders in the Bahamas are demanding an investigation after a U.S. federal agent alleged that a suspected drug trafficker who survived a recent plane crash near Florida was rescued and found with roughly $30,000ByDÁNICA COTO Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 2:56 PM1:28This photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows rescue operations underway for survivors of a downed civilian aircraft off the coast of Melbourne, Fla., Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (U.S.
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