March 18, 2024
A group of 50 Haitian migrants were apprehended on Saturday about five nautical miles west of Bell Island. The vessel was originally sighted eight miles southwest of Staniel Cay and RBDF assets stationed at Matthew Town, Inagua, were deployed to detain the migrants. Photo: RBDF
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NATION ON GUARD OVER HAITI SURGE: PM says RBDF is deploying to intercept migrants
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the Royal Bahamas Defence Force is deploying significant assets, including surface vessels, aircraft and 120 RBDF personnel, to combat illegal immigration amid Haiti’s deepening crisis and a surge in attempts by undocumented migrants to enter Bahamian waters.
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