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2 wanted persons arrested following raid by Joint Task Force on VG

- raid intended to tackle persons suspected to be in the territory illegally
Three summonses have been issued for immigration-related offences and two persons were arrested and charged for unrelated matters following a recent successful operation by the Joint Task Force on Virgin Gorda. Photo: VINO/File
Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn, according to the press release, said a total of 45 persons were investigated to verify their compliance with the immigration laws of the Territory, with three persons being found to have immigration-related issues that warranted the issuance of a summons. Photo: GIS/File
Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn, according to the press release, said a total of 45 persons were investigated to verify their compliance with the immigration laws of the Territory, with three persons being found to have immigration-related issues that warranted the issuance of a summons. Photo: GIS/File
Chair of the Joint Task Force, Commissioner of Customs Mr Wade N. Smith said the operation on Virgin Gorda was carried out on September 12, 2021, and targeted persons suspected to be in the Territory illegally. Photo: VINO/File
Chair of the Joint Task Force, Commissioner of Customs Mr Wade N. Smith said the operation on Virgin Gorda was carried out on September 12, 2021, and targeted persons suspected to be in the Territory illegally. Photo: VINO/File
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Three summonses have been issued for immigration-related offences and two persons were arrested and charged for unrelated matters following a recent successful operation by the Joint Task Force on Virgin Gorda.

Chair of the Joint Task Force, Commissioner of Customs Mr Wade N. Smith said the operation was carried out on September 12, 2021, and targeted persons suspected to be in the Territory illegally.

According to a press release from Government Information Service (GIS), Mr Smith thanked the members of the teams for their diligence in planning and executing another successful operation. “Operations such as these, prove that when our law enforcement agencies share intelligence and work together there is greater success,” he said.

45 persons investigated by Immigration Dept

Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn, according to the press release, said a total of 45 persons were investigated to verify their compliance with the immigration laws of the Territory, with three persons being found to have immigration-related issues that warranted the issuance of a summons.

Mr Penn said, “It is important for persons throughout the Territory to be aware that the Immigration Department with the assistance of the other agencies of the Joint Task Force will continue to carry out operations of this kind, not only to eradicate illegal activity in our communities but to apprehend persons found guilty of residing illegally in our Territory.”

2 wanted persons arrested

The success of the operation was further cemented with the arrest of two individuals wanted by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. 

Acting Head of the Virgin Gorda Police Division Saif Kaddoura said the Joint Task Force made its presence known in the Virgin Gorda community over the weekend and there was a notable appreciation for the operation even by those who were being checked.

Kaddoura added, “The operation sent a strong, reassuring message to the Virgin Gorda community that the Joint Task Force stands in maintaining law and order. People felt reassured and safer because of it.”

The Joint Task Force is made up of officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Her Majesty’s Customs and the Immigration Department.

18 Responses to “2 wanted persons arrested following raid by Joint Task Force on VG”

  • NezRez (19/09/2021, 13:33) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
    GREAT job! These people have been sneaking in here for too long and overstaying. Now hit our main island Tortola where there are many, and the locals are hiding them on their properties. Find them and then FINE the owners, who never asked for I.D., just want the money.
    • @NezRez (19/09/2021, 14:04) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
      I am a property owner and I will never rent to anyone without doing a background check or credit check.
      • NezRez (19/09/2021, 19:11) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
        @@NezRez, I am also a property owner and a person would have to show I.D., where they are from, where do they work and their work phone #. I will not support all of these illegal things going on here.
      • Exactly (19/09/2021, 19:48) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
        Doing background checks and credit check on potential renters is very important, another important thing when renting, landlords should have the tenant take out renters insurance.
  • concern (19/09/2021, 14:38) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Show is their pictures so if we see them we can report them
  • Don’t care about the money (19/09/2021, 15:22) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am not letting or hiding anyone on my property for a few dollars. I could be letting a killer or someone running from the law in their Country in.
  • Just Askin (19/09/2021, 15:24) Like (9) Dislike (9) Reply
    It is interesting that all this work is now being done isn’t it? I wonder if it would be the same without Mr Rawat in town??
  • long overdue (19/09/2021, 17:35) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    You need to hit Sea Cows Bay next. To many illegals and over stayers down here.
  • It’s about time yes (19/09/2021, 18:39) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Hit the east end area next. A stop and search is needed early mornings a lot of illegals driving vehicles, working construction sites , bars , some even living better than the tax payers in this country.
  • Look thing (19/09/2021, 20:38) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply
    This territory belongs to the Caribs, which we know the white people murdered the people and took their land, now England claiming ownership of stolen property yet of these islands, yet no one seemed to target the greater criminals.
  • I will say it (19/09/2021, 21:07) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The greedy landlords/slumlords that is renting to the illegals. Need to be slap with heavy fines. I know of a slumlord who is renting two illegal Santos a one room make shift box in the downstairs of his house for $900.00 dollars a month. I am getting ready to drop a dime on his behind.

  • hmmm (19/09/2021, 22:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wanted for what exactly?
  • @I will say it (20/09/2021, 08:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    What are you waiting for? You should have already reported this.
    • Seek and yea shall find (20/09/2021, 15:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      First clue, the illegals in the $900. 00 a month box is in Sea Cows Bay.
  • right now (20/09/2021, 08:38) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    The US is deporting Haitians back to Haiti who came across the border illegally via Mexico.
  • With out apologize (20/09/2021, 12:05) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    This boarder control is socks u all need to take a grip


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