100 Haitian sloop passengers 'infiltrate' New Providence

Thu, Sep 22nd 2011, 11:00 AM

By AVA TURNQUEST

Tribune Staff Reporter

aturnquest@tribunemedia.net

MORE than 100 passengers who were on board a grounded Haitian sloop have "infiltrated" New Providence amid mounting concerns that illegal migrants are being assisted by residents.

Last night, immigration officials said three Haitians from the boat, which landed near South Beach Pools, had been apprehended.

Testimony from the migrants, who were caught in the area of Pinewood Gardens, revealed the ship had landed sometime Tuesday evening.

Yesterday, residents in the area described the shallow area where the vessel ran aground as a long-standing "hot spot" for illegal entry as it provides direct access to Cowpen ...

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