The house of a Police officer has been searched and a computer seized as part of a widening investigation into major drugs offences, has learned.

It is believed the search may be linked to two other drug incidents.

These involve:

A Bermuda Policeman arrested and later released in the UK last week on suspicion of drug importation. He is now back on the Island and has been placed on leave; and

Two Bermudians arrested last week at Gatwick airport in transit from Amsterdam, with six kilos of heroin concealed within kick-boxing equipment bound for Bermuda. Former Police officer Tory Darrell, who is an employee at TCD, along with his friend Wayne Mahon, appeared for mention before Haywards Heath Magistrates? Court in Sussex yesterday and were remanded into custody until January 19.

According to sources, it is believed both Darrell and the unidentified officer on leave were in Amsterdam together within the last month and it is understood Police are now attempting to uncover the exact nature of the trip.

Police were willing to confirm the unidentified officer was originally in the UK to complete an advanced driving test as part of a sanctioned training programme. Speaking to yesterday, Police Commissioner Jonathan Smith conceded a local investigation had been launched but said he could not go into the specifics.

?There were two arrests made in the UK last week and there is a very strong connection with Bermuda,? he said.

?As a result we have cooperated and will continue to cooperate with Customs and Excise in the UK. In the furtherance of that particular conspiracy, this does involve inquiries here in Bermuda.

?As a matter of policy we cannot reveal who is the subject of this investigation at this time as it is only in its infancy and nothing has yet been concluded.

?But I can assure the public our resolve is strong and we will follow up these investigations no matter where or how far they go.?