On Monday, January 27, during a routine status check conducted by the Enforcement Unit in the Carmichael and Cowpen Roads area, three (3) Haitian males and one (1) Haitian female were apprehended for immigration-related offences, including Illegal Landing, Overstaying, and Engaging in Gainful Occupation. They were subsequently detained and transported to the Carmichael Road Detention Centre for further processing and investigation.

On the same day, two (2) Chinese females, suspected of Overstaying, were intercepted upon arrival in New Providence from Bimini via a local airline. A status check confirmed that both individuals had exceeded their allotted visitor’s time in The Bahamas. They were also transported to the Carmichael Road Detention Centre for processing. These individuals are scheduled to appear before the Magistrate’s Court later this week.

The Department of Immigration remains committed to conducting enforcement operations to uphold the integrity of the nation’s immigration laws. The public is encouraged to report any immigration violations or suspicious activities by contacting the Department’s hotlines.

For more information, contact the Public Relations Unit, visit our website at www.immigration.gov.bs, or call our Investigation hotlines (anonymously) at +1-242-604-0249, +1- 242-604-0171/2 or +1-242-604-0196.