In direct response to recent complaints of increased sightings of suspected illegal migrants on the island of Andros, a mass joint exercise dubbed “OPERATION CHICKCHARNEY” was launched Saturday morning February 8, 2020. This exercise involved the combined effort of Senior Immigration Officers (K9 Unit included), Royal Bahamas Defence Force Officers and Royal Bahamas Police Force Officers.

The purpose of the operation was to investigate and where necessary take the necessary action against any illegal migrant/s found, regardless of one’s ethnicity. We have reaped some success, as we continue our operations.

We wish to remind the general public that we are committed to executing the mandates of our agency, by effectively coordinating efforts with other Law Enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with the Statute Laws of our Country. We further wish to remind members of the public that it is a criminal offence to harbour illegal migrants, and it is punishable by law in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. We likewise take this opportunity to thank concerned members of the public for your continued support. For further information, you may visit our website at www.immigration.gov.bs or call anonymously on hotline 1-242-502-0574.

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