103 Illegal Migrants Taken From Intercepted Vessel

On Sunday, September 21st, 2025, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) reported a suspicious vessel headed towards Providenciales, carrying an estimated 70 to 100 persons.

Following the alert, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Marine Branch, the TCI Regiment, and the TCI Border Force were notified and deployed. Marine and Regiment vessels were launched to intercept the vessel, which was tracked and later intercepted by the USCG.

The Sea Guardian vessel arrived on the scene and assumed control of the situation. The migrant vessel was safely towed to South Dock Marina.

Upon arrival, a total of 103 individuals was removed from the vessel and handed over to the TCI Border Force for processing:

·        75 males (including two minors)

·        28 females (including two minors)

To date (21st September), there have been 15 interceptions, resulting in the detention of 1510 illegal migrants.

The RT&CIPF remains grateful to our international partner, the USCG, and our local partners for their ongoing cooperation. This successful interception demonstrates that the layers of security in place are effective and that our defensive measures continue to strengthen against illegal migration.

The RT&CIPF reminds the public that illegal migration is extremely dangerous and places lives at significant risk. Those attempting these journeys face perilous conditions at sea. Failure to adhere to our laws will not be tolerated.

Anyone with information regarding illegal migration is strongly urged to contact the nearest police station, call 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 or via the Crime Stoppers P3 app.