Thirty-eight foreign nationals were convicted in Magistrate’s Court this week for various immigration offences, including overstaying and illegal landing.
According to the Department of Immigration, 14 Haitian nationals, five Chinese nationals, one Jamaican, and one Peruvian appeared before Magistrate Abigail Farrington on Wednesday, where all pleaded guilty to the charges.
They were ordered to be handed over to the Department of Immigration for deportation following payment of fines or completion of their sentences.
Additionally, on Tuesday, 15 Haitian nationals and two Jamaicans were convicted in Magistrate’s Court for similar offences. They received fines ranging from $300 to $2,000 and prison sentences of between three months and two years.
The Department of Immigration reiterated its commitment to enforcing the laws of The Bahamas and urged members of the public to report suspected immigration violations by calling 604-0249 or 604-0171/2.
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