Minster of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture Hon. Porsha Stubbs-Smith offered her gratitude to Officers from the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) who reacted to a tip from the TCI’s Marine Police Air Patrol on Thursday, 23 July, which allowed them to apprehend 28 Poachers together with 14 unlicensed vessels.
“This is proud moment as a Turks and Caicos Islander” stated Hon. Stubbs-Smith. “These civil servants have shown courage and bravery and deserve our recognition and gratitude.
“It is important that all potential violators understand that we will not stand by, while our waters and natural environment be abused. Anyone that insists on malicious efforts similar in kind to these will be caught and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
“On behalf of myself and my government, we thank all persons involved with this massive apprehension and hope the good work continues.”
