The Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force has carried out two major drug seizures at one of the Transit Sheds as part of Operation Transit Sheds, an ongoing intelligence-led effort to combat drug trafficking.
On Wednesday, 16 July 2025, officers intercepted packages of suspected cannabis weighing approximately 21,865 grams with a street value of approximately $218,650 USD, followed by a second seizure on Thursday, 17 July 2025, involving suspected narcotics weighing 4,592 grams with a street value of $45,920 USD. The drugs were concealed in vacuum-sealed packages inside two boxes that drew suspicion due to unusual labelling and a strong detergent odour, believed to be an attempt to mask the scent of the cannabis.
These interdictions are the result of coordinated multi-agency operations and form part of a broader national strategy to disrupt the illegal importation of drugs into the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Hon. Jamell Robinson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Border Services, praised the success of the operations, saying, “The Border Force is cracking down on the importation of illegal drugs, and those involved will continue to feel our presence. We remain relentless in our mission to protect our borders and the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.”
The investigation is in collaboration with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and remains active, and further updates will be provided as appropriate.
The public is reminded that the illegal importation of controlled substances is a serious criminal offense, punishable by substantial fines and imprisonment upon conviction. Protecting our borders and safeguarding our communities remains a top priority for the Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force.
