Bahamas Police Commissioner Resigns Following U.S. Drug Trafficking Indictments

The resignation comes as the U.S. Justice Department uncovers a large-scale cocaine smuggling operation involving corrupt Bahamian officials.

Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander stepped down after a U.S. investigation revealed a drug trafficking conspiracy involving Bahamian officials, though he faces no charges himself.
The U.S. Justice Department described the case as a 'massive cocaine importation conspiracy' that relied on bribes to Bahamian government and law enforcement officials.
Traffickers reportedly smuggled tons of cocaine through the Bahamas into the U.S., exploiting insider knowledge of Coast Guard movements and airport operations.
The Bahamian government has not yet appointed a new police commissioner but has pledged systemic reforms, including civilian oversight and an encrypted whistleblower system.
The scandal has heightened scrutiny of Bahamian institutions and is expected to drive significant political and law enforcement changes in the country.