Four US Cruise Passengers Arrested for Carfentanyl Possession in Bermuda

Four U.S. passengers aboard a Carnival Cruise Lines ship were arrested in Bermuda after being found with a substantial quantity of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, including synthetic opioid carfentanyl, vape pens, and suspected THC gummies. Carfentanyl, which is about 100 times more potent than fentanyl and originally used to sedate large animals like elephants, poses a significant threat even in tiny amounts, according to Bermuda Police Acting Detective Superintendent Derricka Burns. The drugs were believed to be destined for distribution on the island, and authorities noted that this seizure may have prevented a potential tragedy. The suspects were detained by the cruise ship's security staff before being arrested upon arrival in Bermuda, with a court file being prepared and charges anticipated. Bermuda Police emphasized ongoing cooperation with local and international partners to prevent the flow of dangerous substances into the island and encouraged the public to provide any relevant information. Carnival Cruise Lines has not yet commented on the incident.