THURSDAY, NOV. 10: Three Bermudians have been arrested in the UK after trying to smuggle drugs.
The trio was arrested on Saturday.
A police spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of three Bermudian nationals in England on November 5, 2011.
“The trio, two females and a male had flown on a commercial flight from Barbados and were intercepted on arrival at London’s Gatwick Airport.
“When checked by authorities they were found to be in possession of what is believed to be a controlled drug hidden in property associated to them.
“The three Bermudians were taken into custody.
“Inquiries are ongoing.”
The Bermuda Sun understands that close to a kilo of cocaine is involved.
The names of the suspects have yet to be released by police.