Bahamas News
Defence Force Apprehends Foreign Nationals from 5 different countries in New Providence
While on routine patrol after 5 a. m., HMBS P-40 spotted a 36-ft Sun Dancer Cabin Cruiser named “Code Blue” near Montague Beach. After conducting a routine boarding and search of the vessel, it was discovered that the 14 individuals onboard did not possess the necessary documents to enter the country.
The vessel and its crew were subsequently taken into custody by the Defence Force. The foreigners, consisting of 9 Ecuadorians, 1 Columbian, 1 Dominican, 1 Jamaican and 1 American nationals, were later handed over to Police and Immigration officials for further investigation.
The Defence Force was also successful in apprehending 87 Haitian nationals aboard a wooden sloop 30 mile southwest of Great Inagua on Saturday past. This apprehension was made by HMBS LEON SMITH.
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force remains resolute in protecting the territorial waters of The Bahamas as it Guards our Heritage.
Header shows: Some of the foreign nationals being processed by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force after they were apprehended early Tuesday morning.
Insert Shows: The 36-ft Sun Dancer Cabin Cruiser on which the 14 foreign nationals were apprehended by the RBDF Harbour Patrol Unit early Tuesday morning.
(RBDF Photos by Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Rolle)
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Release: RBDF