TEN Haitian nationals are being detained in Mathew Town, Inagua, after they were apprehended on Friday evening in a joint effort involving the Defence Force, Police and Immigration officials and local residents.
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force reported that the migrants, five males and five females, were sighted in the area known as Conch Shell Point, on the southern shores of the island.
On arrival shortly after 5pm, the migrants were assisted by a resident. They were turned over to Immigration officials and detained at the police station. Officials are also conducting further investigations in the matter.
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Well_mudda_take_sic 7 years, 8 months ago
And that's just 10 of the 250 Haitians that came to our shores illegally by boat during that week.
Alex_Charles 7 years, 8 months ago
W need a cheaper way of deporting these people. The same boats with motors that drop them off should be escorted by the defense back to Haiti. Treat people humanely and with decency and respect, but if you are going to come to the Bahamas, do so legally. We need to find a way to deter...
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