With the closest island only 45 miles from the coast of Florida , The Bahamas often is used as a gateway for drugs and illegal aliens bound for the United States .
The U.S. and the Bahamian governments have worked together on reducing crime and addressing migration issues .
With the closest island only 45 miles from the coast of Florida , The Bahamian often is used as a gateway for drugs and illegal aliens bound for the U.S.   .
The U.S. and the Bahamian governments have worked together on reducing crime and addressing migration issues .