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19 illegal migrants caught @ Cox Heath included Romania, Haiti & Honduras nationals

The Department of Immigration has now stated that 19, rather than 17, illegal migrants were apprehended at Cox Heath on Tortola on Friday, April 19, 2024. Photo: VINO
According to the Department of Immigration, the 19 illegal migrants included 'ten Romanians, seven Haitians, one Ecuadorian, and one Honduran nationals'. Photo: GIS
According to the Department of Immigration, the 19 illegal migrants included 'ten Romanians, seven Haitians, one Ecuadorian, and one Honduran nationals'. Photo: GIS
COX HEATH, Tortola, VI- The Department of Immigration has now stated that 19, rather than 17, illegal migrants were apprehended at Cox Heath on Tortola on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Virgin Islands News Online first reported on the nabbing of the illegal migrants on Friday morning.

According to the Department of Immigration in a press release today, April 22, 2024, with the assistance of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force 19 illegal migrants were caught at Cox Heath.

It said the illegal migrants, including “ten Romanians, seven Haitians, one Ecuadorian, and one Honduran nationals, two of which are minors, were detained by the authorities following a tip from the public. They were processed by the Department of Immigration and are currently detained and awaiting repatriation where possible.”

Public urged to stay vigilant

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force had said it received an anonymous call shortly after 6:00 AM on Friday, April 19, regarding the sighting of suspicious individuals disembarking from a boat on the seaside at Cox Heath.

Meanwhile, Acting Chief Immigration Officer Mrs Nadia Demming-Hodge said she is grateful to the public for contacting the department which allowed for the apprehension of the migrants. 

Mrs Demming-Hodge is encouraging residents to continue to be vigilant and contact the Department of Immigration with information related to illegal migration in the Territory at telephone numbers 468-4705, 468-4717, 468-4754 or the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Hotline at 311.

6 Responses to “19 illegal migrants caught @ Cox Heath included Romania, Haiti & Honduras nationals”

  • Need a Security Job. (22/04/2024, 13:54) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Where are they staying and who is the security company securing them..? Need to know please. Need a job badly..
  • Arrion (22/04/2024, 22:22) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    There comes a time when we heed a certain call when the world must come together as one. There are people dying and it's time to lend a hand to life the greatest gift of all. We are the World, we are the children, we are the ones to make a brighter day so let's start giving.
  • Trump (22/04/2024, 22:51) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Residents are not against imegration they must come in legally
  • Fools Gold (23/04/2024, 06:51) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Interesting. no UK Nationals amongst those gathered up at Cox Heath. $6 minimum wage not attractive enough to swim ashore.
  • CIA graduate (23/04/2024, 16:13) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    (Culinary Institute of America) Keep one Romanian, they make great noodles.


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