Government Tables Bill to Combat Migrant Smuggling
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe introduced the Smuggling of Migrants Bill, 2025, in the House of Assembly to crack down on migrant smuggling.
The bill expands The Bahamas' authority to prosecute cases committed inside or outside the country, particularly when The Bahamas is the point of origin, transit, or destination for smuggled migrants.
The bill extends jurisdiction and cooperation at sea as offenses committed on vessels outside the territorial waters, especially stateless vessels or those flying a foreign flag but the suspected involvement in smuggling and vessels registered under protocol states other than The Bahamas.
Minister Munroe stated that the broadened scope ensures local authorities can take action against offenders regardless of where the offence occurs, so long as it involves Bahamian interests.
Author's summary: The Bahamas introduces a bill to combat migrant smuggling.
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