Suspected drug trafficker rescued from plane crash linked to politician
A suspected drug trafficker was rescued from a plane crash off Florida, raising concerns about his connections to a Bahamian politician. The individual, previously deported for drug-related crimes, was found with a significant amount of cash linked to the politician. Opposition leaders in the Bahamas are calling for an investigation into the matter, emphasizing the need for accountability.
- ▪The suspect was found with approximately $30,000 in cash linked to a high-ranking politician.
- ▪He has a history of drug trafficking and was previously deported from the Bahamas.
- ▪Opposition leaders are demanding an investigation into the alleged connections between the suspect and government officials.
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U.S. U.S. says suspected drug trafficker rescued from plane crash off Florida linked to Bahamas politician Updated on: May 20, 2026 / 6:39 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Opposition leaders in the Bahamas are demanding an investigation into a suspected drug trafficker who survived a recent plane crash near Florida and was allegedly found with roughly $30,000, according to a U.S. federal agent. The money was inside a bag labeled with the name of an unidentified high-ranking politician from the archipelago.The suspect, who was deported to the Bahamas more than a decade ago after being convicted on drug and money laundering charges, is accused of trafficking cocaine through the Bahamas to the U.S.He also is accused of meeting the unnamed politician in October 2024 at the Bahamian…
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