Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander resigns
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Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander resigned from his position, Prime Minister Philip Davis announced on Wednesday morning in the House of Assembly.
Davis addressed the session with an update on the US indictment alleging corruption and cocaine shipment, surrounding two senior officers.
Davis said he has identified an individual to replace Fernander, adding he will bring further reforms to the RBPF’s leadership.
The big picture
Two senior law enforcement officers– Chief Superintendent Elvis Curtis and Defence Force Chief Petty Officer Darren Roker stand accused of conspiring to transport tons of cocaine into the United States. Another RBPF officer, Sergeant Prince Symonette is also implicated in the indictment, including eight other Bahamians.
The indictment implicated an unnamed politician who allegedly authorized the shipment for $2 million.
Driving the news
The RBPF has been plagued with allegations of corruption including a recent incident surrounding leaked audio recordings released on social media implicating another Chief Superintendent Michael Johnson who is in charge of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). He is heard to be colluding with criminals after an airport heist.
The public is still awaiting the results of the investigation after he was placed on leave for involvement in the matter.
