TCI Immigration Seeks Public’s Help

#TurksandCaicos, August 9, 2021 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Immigration Department continue is seeking the support of the public to provide the Police or Immigration Officials with tips, or any information related to illegal landing or persons residing and or working illegally.

The development comes against the background of a recent incident where a vessel had landed in the North West Point Areas of Providenciales, and reports that migrants were seen walking the beach and nearby road.

Nine Officer responded for debriefing and dispatch to the named area. After several hours of inspection in the area, one male person was apprehended from the vessel. Further checks were conducted in the areas on the following morning.

This recent landing takes the total number of successful landing for this Financial Year 2021/22 to 4 which is identical to that of the same period last year. In addition, the spending for the period remains a concern as the number of persons repatriated from vessel landing for the first four months of this Fiscal Year total 724 or 59 percent of the total for last year that was 1,230 persons.

Some $2,446,420has been appropriated for Repatriation and Expenses in the 2021/22 Budget. As at July 27, 2021, US$952,909.34 has been spent. Spending include airfares, rations, security etc.

The public is being encouraged to submit information or tips anonymously in English, French or Spanish either to www.crimesstoppers.tc, or on Facebook as a fan of Crime Stoppers Turks & Caicos. Crime Stoppers tips are received in the USA on 1-800-84477.