Topic: fentanyl
Fentanyl smuggling couple jailed for over 9 years
A couple who imported the killer drug fentanyl were found guilty by a jury and jailed for nine years and six months.
US tourist freed after court quashes fentanyl importation conviction
An American tourist has been freed from prison after a Grand Court judge quashed his conviction for importing the deadly drug fentanyl to the Cayman Islands.
Government plans to expand list of banned drugs
Officials are planning to broaden the list of banned drugs in Cayman as part of an enforcement crackdown, Health Minister Sabrina Turner said in Parliament Monday.
Man jailed in first ever fentanyl sentencing
An American man who was convicted of importing 0.09 grams of fentanyl has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison.
Protecting the post: Curbing the rise in illicit imports
Cayman's postal service and Customs and Border Control are working closely together to clamp down on would-be smugglers looking to abuse the local mail system to import illicit narcotics.
FBI expert to give report in first fentanyl sentencing case
Prosecutors say before they can move forward in a historic fentanyl sentencing case, they will need input from a United States FBI expert on the dangers of the Class A drug and its negative socio-economic impacts.
Clampdown on prescription meds amid concern over street dealing
Strict new regulations for prescription medications have been introduced in an effort to curb a growing black-market trade in controlled drugs, including painkillers like oxycodone and fentanyl.
Customs seize 2 pounds of crystal meth in courier parcel
The seizure of two pounds of methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth, by customs officers has heightened concerns about a growing demand for hard drugs in Cayman.
Government looks to tighten regulations on opioid use in Cayman
Health Minister Sabrina Turner has said law changes and new rules on opioid use are in the works as she flagged a "growing recreational market for prescription opioids" in Cayman.
Tourist convicted of smuggling fentanyl into Cayman
An American tourist who was caught with fentanyl powder in his backpack has been convicted in Summary Court of illegally importing the controlled drug.
Fentanyl concerns on the rise, local pharmacist warns of abuse
In light of recent fentanyl seizures, local authorities are calling for a public education campaign on the dangers of using, or even coming into contact with, the illegal drug.
Law enforcement officers trained in handling deadly fentanyl drug
Following three seizures over the past year of the potentially deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl, law enforcement officers in Cayman are being trained in how to handle the drug and how to administer an antidote.
Three held after 200 fentanyl tablets discovered in package
A Caymanian woman and two Jamaican men have been arrested in connection with the seizure of 200 fentanyl tablets that were concealed in an incoming package at the Airport Post Office last month.
Cayman authorities on alert over smuggled opioid Fentanyl
The Cayman Islands' Customs and Border Control service says it is concerned about the increasing importation of the illicit drug Fentanyl following two recent seizures of the potentially deadly opioid.
