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15 Illegal Immigrants captured on Anegada

- said to be of Haitian, Romanian & Colombian nationalities
15 illegal immigrants are now in the custody of the Department of Immigration following an exercise by the officers of the Joint Task Force on Anegada on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Photo: VINO/File
Chief Immigration Officer, Mr Ian B. Penn said searches were conducted in various areas of the island resulting in the capture of 15 illegal immigrants of Haitian, Romanian and Colombian nationalities. Photo: GIS/File
Chief Immigration Officer, Mr Ian B. Penn said searches were conducted in various areas of the island resulting in the capture of 15 illegal immigrants of Haitian, Romanian and Colombian nationalities. Photo: GIS/File
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- Chief Immigration Officer, Mr Ian B. Penn has said 15 illegal immigrants are now in the custody of the Department of Immigration following an exercise by the officers of the Joint Task Force on Anegada on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

Mr Penn said information was received that there was an abandoned vessel on the eastern side of Anegada. Searches were conducted in various areas of the island resulting in the capture of 15 illegal immigrants of Haitian, Romanian and Colombian nationalities.

The Chief Immigration Officer said all persons were safely detained following intake interviews and COVID-19 testing administered by the BVI Health Service Authority.

'Remain vigilant'- CIO Penn to Anegada residents

Mr Penn urged persons residing on Anegada to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons to a law enforcement officer on the Sister Island.

According to a press release from Government Information Service (GIS) on April 26, 2022, the Immigration Department and members of the Joint Task Force will continue to increase their capabilities by ensuring that cohesive plans are executed in a manner that will ensure the safety of residents as the security of the Territory’s borders is paramount.

Anyone with information related to these immigrants should contact the Immigration Department at 468-4717, 468-4715 or 468-4753 or the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force hotline at 311.

8 Responses to “15 Illegal Immigrants captured on Anegada”

  • usvi (26/04/2022, 19:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Control your borders don’t
  • Just crazy (26/04/2022, 19:48) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    Now the Romanians AKA Gypsies is making their way to BVI shores. Research Gypsies.
  • rattie (26/04/2022, 20:59) Like (3) Dislike (20) Reply
    Leave the people they are ours
  • stop (26/04/2022, 21:49) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh it breaks my heart them people trying to make a better way of life and you people who are benefiting from this ring need to stop ripping off these poor people. Lord have mercy have some heart. You know you can't take them to their rightful destination as promised. This type of organization is high risk. That is not helping them stop and think don't see money only see people's lives are at high risk. Sometimes even children are in the mix.
  • …. (26/04/2022, 22:11) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Let them make it to the us before the laws change
  • Escape (26/04/2022, 22:51) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Word from Anegada that all the illegal aliens have escaped from their captivity and are loose on the drowned island tonight. Hope the JTf has some good infra red night vision eye goggles! Not much moonlight tonight.
  • cnn (26/04/2022, 23:28) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    point the people to the channel stop
    packing them up here for our tax money to be spent
  • I often wonder (26/04/2022, 23:42) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    It might sound gross but I often wonder how many of those illegals they tossed over the smugglers boat to a watery grave. These smugglers is heartless. Thing is, the smugglers is from right here.


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