VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Police and Immigration officers have since confirmed Virgin Islands Information On-line’s first and correct story that a number of unlawful immigrants had been caught on Virgin Gorda this morning, January 16, 2023.
Based on Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn, in a press launch, 19 unlawful immigrants at the moment are within the custody of the Division of Immigration following an train by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Power and Immigration Division on Virgin Gorda as we speak.
Unlawful immigrants are all Haitians
Based on Mr Penn, the unlawful immigrants are of Haitian nationality and embrace 12 males, 4 females and 4 youngsters.
The Chief Immigration Officer stated all individuals can be safely detained following consumption interviews and COVID-19 testing administered by the BVI Well being Service Authority.
Mr Penn urged individuals residing within the Territory to stay vigilant and report any suspicious actions at sea. Moreover, anybody with info associated to those immigrants must also contact the Immigration Division at 468-4717, 468-4715 or 468-4753 or the Royal Virgin Islands Police Power hotline at 311.
“The Joint Job Power, which contains officers from the Division of Immigration, Her Majesty’s Customs and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Power, will proceed to extend their capabilities by guaranteeing that cohesive plans are executed in a fashion that can guarantee the security of residents because the safety of the Territory’s borders is paramount,” the press launch said.
There could also be extra unlawful immigrants- Police
In the meantime, police stated the 19 unlawful immigrants had been caught near the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour.
“Officers consider there are probably extra unlawful immigrants on the island and due to this fact ask the residents to be looking out. Additional updates can be launched as they grow to be obtainable,” police said.
See earlier article printed January 16, 2023
Unlawful immigrants allegedly nabbed on VG
Data simply reaching our newsroom is that quite a lot of unlawful immigrants had been reportedly caught on Virgin Gorda this morning, Monday, January 16, 2023.
Based on experiences, the operation was carried out by the Joint Job Power early this morning.
It’s unclear to our newsroom presently how lots of the unlawful immigrants had been rounded up and their nationalities.
Extra particulars to observe.