• About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Thursday, February 2, 2023
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Cayman Marl Road
  • Home
  • CMR Daily Buzz
  • Cayman’s Youth
  • Parliament
  • Live Show
  • COVID-19
  • Election 2021
  • Legal Notices
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Events
    • Music
    World-class Ironshore Studios opens in Cayman

    World-class Ironshore Studios opens in Cayman

    Dancehall artist Spice suffered complications during surgery?

    Spice to perform in Cayman after postponing show last year

    Julie Mango named Best Jamaican Social Media Personality

    Julie Mango named Best Jamaican Social Media Personality

    Chloe Powery-Doxey off to Miss Universe pageant

    Chloe Powery-Doxey off to Miss Universe pageant

    Miss Universe to be aired by streaming service Roku

    Miss Universe to be aired by streaming service Roku

    Bob Marley’s grandson dies

    Bob Marley’s grandson dies

    ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss dead by suicide

    ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss dead by suicide

    Celine Dion diagnosed with incurable disease

    Celine Dion diagnosed with incurable disease

    Bob Marley immersive experience in the US next year

    Bob Marley immersive experience in the US next year

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Food
    • Health
    • Medical Experts
    HSA opens adolescent behavioral health center

    HSA opens adolescent behavioral health center

    Health Insurance Commission monitoring Cayman First

    Health Insurance Commission monitoring Cayman First

    False: No flight restrictions to Cayman due to COVID

    False: No flight restrictions to Cayman due to COVID

    Long Term Residential Mental Health project not completed

    Long Term Residential Mental Health project not completed

    Dr. Marc Lockhart leaves Mental Health Commission

    Dr. Marc Lockhart leaves Mental Health Commission

    Heart Fund encourages everyone to get CPR training

    Heart Fund encourages everyone to get CPR training

    Health Ministry names incoming Chief Medical Officer

    COVID-19 “XBB Variant” info not issued by Ministry of Health

    Clear masks available for HSA hearing impaired patients

    Clear masks available for HSA hearing impaired patients

    New treatment for acid reflux in the Caribbean

    New treatment for acid reflux in the Caribbean

    Health Ministry names incoming Chief Medical Officer

    One COVID-19 related death reported

    Trending Tags

  • Home
  • CMR Daily Buzz
  • Cayman’s Youth
  • Parliament
  • Live Show
  • COVID-19
  • Election 2021
  • Legal Notices
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Events
    • Music
    World-class Ironshore Studios opens in Cayman

    World-class Ironshore Studios opens in Cayman

    Dancehall artist Spice suffered complications during surgery?

    Spice to perform in Cayman after postponing show last year

    Julie Mango named Best Jamaican Social Media Personality

    Julie Mango named Best Jamaican Social Media Personality

    Chloe Powery-Doxey off to Miss Universe pageant

    Chloe Powery-Doxey off to Miss Universe pageant

    Miss Universe to be aired by streaming service Roku

    Miss Universe to be aired by streaming service Roku

    Bob Marley’s grandson dies

    Bob Marley’s grandson dies

    ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss dead by suicide

    ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss dead by suicide

    Celine Dion diagnosed with incurable disease

    Celine Dion diagnosed with incurable disease

    Bob Marley immersive experience in the US next year

    Bob Marley immersive experience in the US next year

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Food
    • Health
    • Medical Experts
    HSA opens adolescent behavioral health center

    HSA opens adolescent behavioral health center

    Health Insurance Commission monitoring Cayman First

    Health Insurance Commission monitoring Cayman First

    False: No flight restrictions to Cayman due to COVID

    False: No flight restrictions to Cayman due to COVID

    Long Term Residential Mental Health project not completed

    Long Term Residential Mental Health project not completed

    Dr. Marc Lockhart leaves Mental Health Commission

    Dr. Marc Lockhart leaves Mental Health Commission

    Heart Fund encourages everyone to get CPR training

    Heart Fund encourages everyone to get CPR training

    Health Ministry names incoming Chief Medical Officer

    COVID-19 “XBB Variant” info not issued by Ministry of Health

    Clear masks available for HSA hearing impaired patients

    Clear masks available for HSA hearing impaired patients

    New treatment for acid reflux in the Caribbean

    New treatment for acid reflux in the Caribbean

    Health Ministry names incoming Chief Medical Officer

    One COVID-19 related death reported

    Trending Tags

No Result
View All Result
Cayman Marl Road
No Result
View All Result

Deadly drug Fentanyl seized in Cayman

by Renae Stampp
April 13, 2022
in Cayman Crime Watch
0
Deadly drug Fentanyl seized in Cayman
99
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

(CMR) The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) says it is concerned about the increasing importation of the illicit drug Fentanyl to the Cayman Islands.

In what appears to be an emerging trend, CBC has intercepted and seized Fentanyl in two separate recent cases into which investigations are ongoing.

The production, handling, and consumption of Fentanyl can have deadly consequences, as is indicated by the unprecedented number of Fentanyl-related sudden deaths in the USA and Canada.

According to November 2021 data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were “indications of an estimated 100,306 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during a 12 –month period ending April 2021. This trend shows an increase of 28.5% from the 78, 056 deaths during the same period the year before.”

Director of CBC Charles Clifford expressed his concern, saying, “Drug abuse is generally very harmful to a person’s health, and the recent trend involving the importation of illicitly produced Fentanyl is very worrying and cause for significant concern.”

He continued, “We are continuing our efforts to intercept illegal drugs at our borders, but I fear that it is only a matter of time before Fentanyl is listed as the primary cause of death in some sudden death cases locally.”

Users and handlers of Fentanyl have been known to experience symptoms such as hemorrhaging, severe physical pain, and organ failure, which often lead to death.

Additional CBC concerns relate to local cases in which milder forms of controlled drugs were seized and found to be infused or tainted with more lethal substances, including Fentanyl.

Over the past two and a half months, CBC has seized a total of 288 Fentanyl tablets; 18 lbs. of ganja concealed in luggage; 6.95 grams of cocaine hydrochloride; 0.23 grams of cocaine base; several ganja infused cigarettes, lollipops, and other candy forms; and eight oxymorphone tablets.

Senior Deputy Director of CBC Bruce Smith underscored these serious concerns, saying, “Illicit Fentanyl is produced in clandestine labs and is often mixed with other drugs such as cocaine and heroin, which multiplies the danger and risk of sudden death from consuming it.”

The CBC leadership hopes the public will understand and heed not only the criminal aspect of illicit drug use but also the severe associated health and safety impacts. This worry is exacerbated due to interceptions in which such extremely dangerous drugs are often disguised in unassuming shapes and colors and manufactured in various methods. Illicitly produced Fentanyl comes in many colors and forms, including tablet, powder, crystals, and liquid.

There is a significant concern not only for the health and safety of the general public but also for the welfare of Law Enforcement personnel at the border and elsewhere, who put themselves in harm’s way merely in the daily course of their duties.

CBC said its Investigations and frontline teams would continue their efforts and utilize all available means at their disposal to respond to all threats at the Cayman Islands border. Part of this effort is a combined approach and an enduring partnership with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) in the fight against illegal substances.

Related posts:

Juvenile arrested in pellet gun incident
100 pounds of fish stolen in Bodden Town
Wanted woman arrived in Cayman days after permit approval
Thieves leave human waste at Red Cross thrift shop
Share your vote!


No, thanks.
How do you feel after reading this?
  • Fascinated
  • Happy
  • Sad
  • Angry
  • Bored
  • Afraid
Tags: CBCfentanyl
Renae Stampp

Renae Stampp

A regional writer with almost 10 years of experience working in various news media including two major media houses in Bermuda and Jamaica. Renae provides professional content for our regional and international audience.

Related Posts

Juvenile arrested in pellet gun incident

Juvenile arrested in pellet gun incident

by Renae Stampp
January 25, 2023
0

(CMR) A juvenile male was arrested on suspicion of assault on Tuesday after a  person was reportedly hit when a...

DoE: Net fishing seen on video is legal

100 pounds of fish stolen in Bodden Town

by Renae Stampp
January 19, 2023
0

(CMR) Police are investigating the theft of 100 pounds of fish from a container at the back of the premises...

Wanted woman arrived in Cayman days after permit approval

Wanted woman arrived in Cayman days after permit approval

by Renae Stampp
January 18, 2023 - Updated on January 25, 2023
0

(CMR) Details have emerged about how a woman who was wanted for murder in Jamaica got to the Cayman Islands...

Thieves leave human waste at Red Cross thrift shop

Thieves leave human waste at Red Cross thrift shop

by Renae Stampp
January 17, 2023 - Updated on January 19, 2023
0

(CMR) The Cayman Islands Red Cross Thrift Shop in George Town has seen an increase in theft and burglaries recently....

George Town man seriously injured in morning assault

Man arrested for assaulting police officer

by Renae Stampp
January 13, 2023 - Updated on January 16, 2023
0

UPDATE: The 19-year-old Bodden Town man, who was arrested on Thursday, 12 January, for assaulting an off-duty policeman, has now...

TCHT: Murder suspects arrested

Man arrested after standoff with police

by Renae Stampp
January 10, 2023
0

(CMR) A 41-year-old Bodden Town man who was wanted in relation to theft offenses and outstanding warrants was arrested on...

Next Post
Americans warned to cancel cruise travel

No more restrictions on the number of cruise ships for Grand Cayman

Recent News

Troy Whorms confirmed as PWD Director

Troy Whorms confirmed as PWD Director

February 2, 2023
Fire Service responds to alarm at Cayman Islands Hospital

Fire Service responds to alarm at Cayman Islands Hospital

February 1, 2023 - Updated on February 2, 2023
Man charged with wounding after weekend nightclub stabbing

10-year-old raped and strangled in Jamaica

February 1, 2023
TCHT: Cash for Cuddles

TCHT: Cash for Cuddles

February 1, 2023
Couple abandons baby at airport check-in

Couple abandons baby at airport check-in

February 1, 2023
WORC employee sentenced for cockfighting

WORC employee sentenced for cockfighting

February 1, 2023
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Copyright © 2023 CMR Cayman's Premier News Source - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • CMR Daily Buzz
  • Events
  • Election 2021
  • Cayman’s Youth
  • Legal Notices
  • Live Show
  • The Cold Hard Truth
  • Ask The Marl Road
    • Consumer Protection
    • COVID-19
    • What would you do?
  • Breaking News
  • Government
    • Road Closures
  • Rumor Has It
  • Investigative Reports
  • Business
    • Finance
  • Cayman Crime Watch
  • Celebration of Life
  • Community Notices/Events
    • Accidents
    • Police
    • Weather
  • Court Cases
    • Civil
    • Criminal
  • Entertainment
    • Events
    • Music
  • Family
    • Education
    • Fury Friends
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Health
    • Medical Experts
  • News Roundup
  • Opinions
    • Polls
    • Cartoons
  • Politics
    • Parliament
  • Regional News
  • Social Media Happenings
    • Jackass of the Day!
    • Lost & Found
  • World News
  • Cayman Small Business
  • Cayman Wellness
  • Tech News
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Weird & Unusual News
  • Advertorials

Copyright © 2023 CMR Cayman's Premier News Source - All Rights Reserved