“OPERATION PURSUIT”  Status Update

#TurksandCaicos, June 5, 2023 – Operation Pursuit was officially launched on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, with operations commencing on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Since the commencement of these strategic operations, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force in partnership with our national security colleagues engaged in operations over the past  SEVEN (7) days focusing primarily on the ENFORCEMENT of ROAD SAFETY and IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS.

Overall Traffic Data– (May 24, 2023 – June 2, 2023)

Traffic Checks: 475

Tickets issued (Using Motor Vehicle whose license has expired): 24

Tickets Issued – (Using an M/V without Proper Identification Plates): 55

Tickets Issued – (Tinting of Windows and windscreens): 03

Tint Removal: 53

Vehicles Towed: 20

Persons Warned of Intended Prosecution: 13

Stop Search:  01

Ticket Issued –  (seat belt): 02

Persons Detained For Immigration purposes: 47

Superintendent of Police (Divisions and Community Policing) Dwight Gardiner in providing a status update said: “Operation Pursuit has already reaped early successes in the embryotic phase of the operation, thanks to the hard work of the primary law enforcement agencies.  Residents on Providenciales and the wider TCI can expect operations to ramp up within the coming days as we crack down on illegal activities across the TCI and clamp down on illegal breaches of borders that threaten the security of our beautiful country.” 

Thus far, operations have been on public roads, intersections, Providenciales International Airport, and an informal settlement. The Royal Turks and Caicos Police, Force Immigration, Department of Motor Vehicles, and Customs have been at the forefront of these initial operations.

The RTCIPF wishes to remind motorists that vehicles must be licensed and insured.

The windows of vehicles must have the following minimum levels of visible light transmittance:

Front windscreen:  Above 50 percent

Each front window; Driver and Passenger side windows: Above 50 percent;

Rear Windows and Windscreen:  Above 30 percent.

If your vehicle’s tint does not meet these requirements, then under the Road Traffic Ordinance you commit a traffic violation and must pay the following:

TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS (250.00) PER WINDOW

The RTCIPF thanks you for your cooperation in advance.