NASSAU- A drug smuggling pilot has landed on the radar of authorities.
Officers of the Drug Enforcement Unit were waiting on Donald Ferguson when his private plane landed at Odyssey Aviation from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
They seized one pound of marijuana, worth $3,500, and close to $10,000.
Ferguson, who works at Exclusive Aviation, pleaded guilty to drug importation, conspiracy to import drugs, drug possession with intent to supply and conspiracy to possess drugs with intent to supply.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes seized Ferguson’s cash and ordered him to pay an $8,000 to avoid spending eight months in prison.
Ferguson has until October 8 to pay the fine.
