14 illegal immigrants found on VG
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) discovered a group of 11 illegal immigrants hiding in an abandoned building on Virgin Gorda early Thursday morning.
The discovery marks the continuation of concerning incidents involving the ongoing issue of illegal migration in the territory. Further investigations led to the uncovering of an additional three immigrants at the same location, with signs suggesting the presence of more individuals yet to be found.
The apprehended immigrants are set to be handed over to the Immigration Department as investigations continue into the matter.
In the meantime, the RVIPF sought assistance in identifying and apprehending the additional persons suspected to be at large, urging persons to contact the Virgin Gorda Police Station at 368-5690 or the Immigration Department if they notice anyone unfamiliar.
Last month, 35 persons were apprehended after a vessel carrying illegal migrants ran ashore at Cooper Island. The discovery was made after a joint operation was conducted between the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and US Customs and Border Control.
The BVI has increasingly found itself grappling with issues surrounding illegal immigration, human smuggling, and trafficking. Recent reports have highlighted instances where residents were implicated in smuggling operations, exploiting vulnerable individuals seeking better lives.
The RVIPF and the Immigration Department have been working tirelessly to address this complex issue, which has implications for national security, public health, and social cohesion.
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told residents in 2022 that his government assigned hundreds of thousands of dollars in last year’s budget for the replacement of a detention centre for illegal immigrants, some six years after the previous centre was destroyed by hurricanes.
In the interim, immigration detainees have been housed in government-rented hotels and guest houses, which even when supplied with security officers, has resulted in a multitude of escapes over the past few years.
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Them got vg hot like Southy on Saturday night sheeez
Start going after the Smugglers, the illegals did not find that house on their own.
There are people here that are in the Human Smuggling business, but law enforcement and politicians turn the blind eye.
@Taxpayer,quoting you “…but law enforcement and politicians turn the blind eye” directly and indirectly you are saying: Law enforcement officers, turned blind eyes to catch 2 illegal migrants last week and 11 this week. May this Wonders never end otherwise, if these officers open their eyes, they will catch everybody in BVI including themselves. I am fortunate to have your punctuating thoughts, very relaxing
Human trafficking is the second most profitable criminal activity on Earth. If anyone thinks this place is only about running guns and drugs, think again. Since the 18th century “shippers” have been smuggling, and in 2024 there is no shortage of rumour concerning shipping companies and their “side” businesses.
Please don’t look in Spanish bars. You take all the new talent away! How a man to survive!?