Shortly after 1 pm today (23rd April), the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) Tactical Unit led a coordinated multi-agency operation in Blue Hills, focusing on an illegal settlement near Miracle Close.
The operation, which involved the deployment of over 70 officers, including Border Force personnel, conducted foot patrols to identify and disrupt criminal activity in the area. Several individuals were engaged, stopped, and searched.
This operation was part of a broader effort to reassure the public, gather vital intelligence, and directly address criminal elements believed to reside within these unauthorized settlements.
The Blue Hills operation is part of an ongoing series of initiatives encompassing the Snake Hill and Dock Yard districts.
As officers departed the area, a fire was observed within the settlement.
Preliminary reports suggest it was accidentally started by a resident fleeing the area and leaving cooking equipment unattended.
Emergency services were alerted, and no injuries have been reported.
The RT&CIPF remains committed to proactive policing efforts and urges anyone with information that could support future operations to contact us anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, the nearest police station, 911, or the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842.
Individuals can also download and use the Crime Stoppers P3 app to submit information anonymously.