Police Officer Charged with Harboring Illegal Migrants

#TurksandCaicos, January 5, 2023 – The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force can confirm that a serving Police Officer, Paul Argenord, was arrested during a multi-agency (Police and Immigration Enforcement) operation.

The Force can also confirm that Mr. Argenord was subsequently charged with an offence of Harboring, under the Immigration Ordinance.

Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting said: “Whilst not commenting on the circumstances of Paul Argenord’s arrest due to the matter being sub-judice, I can confirm that this officer was already on Administration Leave in connection with another matter. All allegations of misconduct are taken seriously. Aside from the criminal process, Paul Argenord’s position as a Police Officer will of be reviewed as a matter of course”.