A Customs officer is due to appear in court after being arrested for conspiracy to import drugs, it emerged today.

Speaking at a press conference this afternoon on measures to stop drugs coming into Bermuda, Finance Minister Paula Cox said a Customs officer was arrested in July and is due to appear in court next month. The officer is currently on Police bail.

The Minister added: “Further, two case files were prepared in June concerning Customs officers disclosing confidential information to the public.

“One officer disclosed information regarding a targeted container; the other officer divulged information concerning a passenger’s arrival.

“The charges were read to the officers and they were advised that the recommendation would be for dismissal. Both officers resigned their positions.”

* See the full story in tomorrow’s Royal Gazette.