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Human Trafficking | Colin Farquhar (COP-Turks & Caicos) | Crime Stoppers International
The document discusses human trafficking incidents and law enforcement responses in relation to illegal Haitian sloops intercepted in the Turks and Caicos Islands from 2007 to 2011. It details the number of apprehended individuals, the costs of repatriation, and joint operations aimed at disrupting drug trafficking. Additionally, it outlines collaboration among various agencies for threat assessment and management in combating human trafficking and associated crimes.
Human Trafficking | Colin Farquhar (COP-Turks & Caicos) | Crime Stoppers International
- 1. Crime Stoppers International 26 October 2011
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- 7. Human Trafficking –Sept 2011
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- 9. Special Police ImmigrationCustoms Enforcement 2009 Apprehended on land 1424 Intercepted by RTCI Police Marine Division 487 Sloops intercepted 5 Sloops landed 2 Repatriation cost $613,000 2010 Apprehended on land 1478 Intercepted by RTCI Police Marine Division 207 Sloops intercepted 12 Sloops landed 6 Repatriation cost $1.5M
- 10. Human Trafficking June 172011 Haitian sloop 25 Miles South of Sand Spit. Police Marine vessel intercepted a Haitian sloop 18 miles south of Providenciales carrying a total of 98 persons (44 females & 54 males) Details from the detention centre indicated that 12 women were returnees and were previously recovered from a sloop in the last few months. The next day a male body was pulled from the water at South Dock. Body was identified by two detainees as one of the persons who jumped off as the sloop was approaching Providenciales.
- 11. Human Trafficking 4 May2007 at 0100 am Police Marine Branch intercepted an Illegal Haitian Sloop (30 foot) containing over 120 illegal immigrants. Whilst being towed by a Police vessel it capsized with the loss of 65 passengers.
- 12. OpBAT Joint operation withUS, Bahamas, & Turks and Caicos Islands Op BAT was proposed by the United States to the Bahamas in March 1982 by Diplomatic Note. The purpose was to disrupt the flow of drugs transiting south to north through Turks and Caicos to the United States. To provide intelligence to Bahamian law enforcement officers.
- 13. Other Groups Joint LawEnforcement Committee DECR, Immigration, Customs, Maritime, Airport & Ports Authority, and Police Multi Agency Threat & Risk Assessment (2008) Evaluation and determination of threat Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats