The highest volume of drugs were seized in Bermuda's history last year but not the highest monetary amount, Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva said.Mr DeSilva clarified a statement he made earlier this week that 2010 was a record-breaking year for drug seizures.Former narcotics chief Larry Smith had sought clarification on the Commissioner's comments, claiming that both 2001 and 2002 saw more seizures.“As much as I appreciate the efforts of the Bermuda Police Service, the statement made by the Commissioner is erroneous and insulting to the team of officers of the 2001 and 2002 Narcotics Division/HM Customs,” Mr Smith said.He added that 707 kg of drugs were seized in 2001 with a street value of $206 million and 420 kg were seized in 2002 with a street value of $44.5 million. The Bermuda Police Service reported earlier this week that 536 kg of drugs were seized in 2010 with a street value of $29.5 million.Mr DeSilva said: “According to the BPS Annual Report the total weight of drug seizures in 2002 was about 409 kilograms. While this weight is lower than the total for 2010 the dollar value is higher than the 2010 figure.“Substantial seizures of both heroin and cocaine in 2002 drove the total value up considerably as these drugs cost much more than cannabis, which represents the bulk of the 2010 seizures.”“Accordingly, 2010 was not a record year for drug seizures, at least not in terms of a monetary value. What should be noted is that 2010 saw tremendous law enforcement efforts demonstrated by the Bermuda Police Service, the Customs Department and other partners both at home and abroad. These combined efforts prevented significant quantities of illegal drugs valued at over $29.5M from being sold on our streets.He added that the number of seizures in 2001 was “open for interpretation”. The BPS Annual Report indicated 65 kg of drugs were seized, he said.However, three men were sailing from St Lucia to Spain when 586 kg of drugs were found on their boat. Bermuda was the closest port and the BPS turned over the drugs to UK Customs.Additionally, a Continental Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to New York City landed in Bermuda because of September 11.Approximately 65 kg of drugs were found in three pieces of luggage when no one from the flight claimed them. The BPS handed over the drugs to the US Drug Enforcement Administration.Mr DeSilva said: “While these incidents are listed in the BPS Annual Report the drugs are not included in the list of seizures. They are not considered to have presented a threat to Bermuda as they were destined for and en route to other countries.”