IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT TO REPATRIATE ILLEGAL HAITIAN NATIONALS
Written by Fuze Social Team on September 1, 2021
Chief Immigration Officer, Ian Penn said preparations are currently being made to repatriate a group of nine Haitian nationals who entered the Territory illegally.
Penn thanked everyone who was involved in the apprehension and detention of these individuals.
He said their respective departments will continue to work together and remain vigilant while we protect the borders of the Virgin Islands.”
The Chief Immigration Officer said a motor vessel was spotted last week Wednesday, August 25 circling the Beef Island area which then ran aground. A number of persons were then seen walking along the Beef Island road, which led concerned civilians to notify the Immigration Department.
Penn said the department’s officials in conjunction with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and Customs apprehended, detained and identified a total of nine (9) individuals as Haitian nationals.
He said the BVI Health Services Authority was also immediately notified for due process and health screening of the detainees in accordance with protocols.
