UPDATE: 18 illegal immigrants detained
Of the 18, three are females. Two are believed to be nationals of St Maarten and the other are Haitian nationals. One of the 18 is being treated at Peebles Hospital.
The captain and crew of the boat are believed to be among those detained.
The boat, which had landed on the Cay, was at the time taking on water when Police arrived.
Investigations are ongoing in the matter.
See previous article published April 29, 2016:
Illegal immigrants held! - Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information and Press Officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Diane Drayton has confirmed that a number of persons have been held after they were believed to have entered the territory illegally.
“I cannot confirm a number but I can say that Police have detained several persons believed to be illegal immigrants yesterday afternoon [April 28, 2016],” she said upon this news site’s inquiries.
Drayton said she should have more information on the matter later today April 29, 2016.
According to reports, a number of persons believed to be Haitians were held in waters off the eastern end of Tortola.
We will bring you more information as it becomes available.
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