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'People smuggling' flagged as means for COVID-19 spread in VI
This move was hinted by Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) during a COVID-19 update last evening, August 19, 2020.
"We strongly urge all members of the public to bring to the attention of the relevant authorities – whether Police, Customs or Immigration - any suspicion or evidence of people smuggling into the Territory," Hon Malone said.
"Illegal entry provides an avenue for COVID-19 to enter and spread among our community," the Minister further underscored.
Illegal entry under the microscope
On a Monday, August 17, 2020, during the previous COVID-19 update, the Minister had announced that the government was cognizant of possible illegal entry, however, the latest COVID-19 case may have confirmed those suspicions.
"If this is so my simple advice is STOP! It is dangerous! It is wrong! It could bring harm to the territory," Hon Malone said during the broadcast.
Forces have since been mobilised via a Joint Task Force comprising Customs, Immigration and Police Officers that help guard against illegal entry, he said on Monday.
"This is why we must remain vigilant, continue to take a cautious approach to social and economic activity, and thoughtfully engage with the world around us, out of care and concern for our community," Hon Malone said.
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32 Responses to “'People smuggling' flagged as means for COVID-19 spread in VI”
Are you dumb? The mask are not to stop the spread its to REDUCE the chances of transmission. If you would just read to understand and not to be a j**k@#$ sahh
While you are changing the legislation to sanction the public and business owners for not observing protocols - please have the imagination and the Cahoooooonas to innovate and be firm.
VOVID is unprecedented . Smuggling in these times is an offense against the goddam state.
These are offenses against the crown, territory and national security as should be treated as such.
Please change the laws to punish ANY mofo who breached these waters with MANDATORY 25 YEAR sentences , impossible TO PAY FINES and confiscation / forfeiture of ALL @&!/@&& Personal ASSETS to the crown.
Grow an executive pair. Thanks you
Step up and LEAD
Thank you. Let’s start a movement , shall we?
You would get the hint !
Because the whistle blower have to becareful !
Open da borders.
Answer? Cause her supporters are lawless and she doesn’t want to offend.
Once you making cash, you control law enforcement because in one minute you can pay an officer what they'd get in one year or more.
$$ is just pieces of paper to them boat guys.
Covid or not, that's how the BVI works.
It has contaminated us for decades, but now its putting us all in danger.
Solutions? Tough, but right that navy ship should make itself useful, imho.