RBDF photo shows: Haitian migrants entering the Defence Force Base aboard patrol craft P-45. (Photo by Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Rolle)
Approximately 100 Haitian nationals were transported to the capital after they were apprehended on Sunday afternoon, August 25th, 2019, by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF).
While on routine patrol at 2:00 pm, RBDF patrol craft P-45, coxswained by Petty Officer Acadia Smith apprehended a Haitian sailing vessel approximately 15 nautical miles (nm) west of Highbournes Cay, in the Exuma chain. P-45 was also assisted by RBDF patrol craft P-129, coxswained by Petty Officer Ronnie Neymour, to transport the migrants to New Providence.
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force has now apprehended or assisted in the apprehension of over 400 Haitian migrants this year. The migrants, after arrival in the capital, were turned over to Police and Immigration officials for further processing.
Source: Royal Bahamas Defence Force
