Several Africans reportedly detained by immigration in Antigua
Published:Thursday | August 10, 2023 | 1:17 PM
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – A group of West Africans were recently detained by immigration authorities on their arrival at the VC Bird International Airport.
According to the Antigua Observer, the group, believed to be Ghanaians and Nigerians, who arrived on an Air Peace flight from Nigeria, reportedly found themselves in legal trouble upon their arrival on August 5.
The report said the Department of Immigration detained over a dozen immigrants, raising concerns over documentation discrepancies and potential visa irregularities.
They were mainly held due to issues with their documents, including suspected fake passports and invalid visas.
The report added that those individuals have refused to leave, and it is still being determined whether they have a legitimate right to stay for the 90-day period afforded to African visitors.
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