US Homeland Security Agent now based in Turks and Caicos

By Deandrea Hamilton and Dana Malcolm

Editorial Staff

#TurksandCaicos, November 17, 2022 – A multi-shipment of guns was stopped on US soil from ever getting to Turks and Caicos and Governor Nigel Dakin, the nation’s national security leader is again emphasizing the partnerships that led to the multiple seizures of guns in the US that were bound for The Turks and Caicos.

He also revealed that, on loan to the Turks and Caicos is an agent from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; demonstrating the widespread and unique methods being entertained as regional countries struggle to hold onto the sanctity once enjoyed in their picturesque and peaceful islands.

On secondment, now embedded within Turks and Caicos law enforcement, that agent joins with other invited agencies from the UK and The Bahamas.

The revelation followed Tuesday’s announcement of the interception of illegal firearms, which was described as a joint intelligence effort with the TCI.

Governor Dakin stressed that the secondment – the temporary transfer of an official or worker to another position or employment –  was a plus for the TCI as the agent works with the Customs Department, the Ministry of Immigration and Border Services and the Royal TCI Police and officially brings US capabilities to TCI shores.

Dakin maintained that when faced with what seems like overwhelming odds, the only viable strategy is one of partnership, stressing that for the TCI at least it was working.