Bahamian Captain Sentenced for Drug Smuggling

A Bahamian fisherman turned drug smuggler, Ivan Curry, 52, got five years and four months in a U.S. prison after pleading guilty to importing 160kg of cocaine — part of a massive September bust involving 31 Chinese nationals and three boats. His co-defendant, Malik Delancy, got four years and three months. Both cooperated to avoid trial. A local bishop and journalist, Silbert Mills, penned a heartfelt letter asking for mercy, citing Curry’s potential for redemption. Authorities had been watching for months; Curry admitted he knew he was smuggling both drugs and migrants, using coolers to hide the cocaine. Prosecutors cut his sentence short for his cooperation — a stark reminder of how U.S. law enforcement is cracking down on trafficking in the Caribbean. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7cefa41b9dafc46b