Topic: CBC
Eight Cuban migrants arrive by boat on Cayman Brac
Eight migrants arrived by boat at Spot Bay Cove in Cayman Brac on Monday night, 2 March, the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service has confirmed.
From cocaine to crossbows: Record volume of prohibited goods seized
In 2024, Cayman’s Customs and Border Control officers seized the highest annual volume of contraband in four years.
21 arrested as authorities crack down on crime in George Town
Public concerns led to a crime crackdown in George Town last week with the RCIPS joining forces with other law-enforcement bodies to combat illegal activity in the area.
‘Small’ electrical fire at Bodden Town Civic Center
Fire Services responded to a small electrical fire at the Bodden Town Civic Centre on Friday night, the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service has said.
R3 foundation gives US$328,663 grant for police helicopters, customs scanners
The R3 Cayman Foundation has donated US$328,663 to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service and Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control, which will be used to upgrade the police helicopters and buy scanners for local ports, according to a press release from the charity.
Body scanners installed at airport to combat smuggling
Government has spent a total of CI$264,826.80 on its contract for two new non-intrusive body scanners as part of security upgrades at the Owen Roberts and Charles Kirkconnell international airports.
Infant among five detained after uncleared vessel arrives in Cayman Brac
An infant girl is among five individuals now in Customs and Border Control custody following the arrival of a vessel on Cayman Brac without clearance on Tuesday.
Customs officials mull ticketing visitors caught arriving with illegal drugs
Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control officials are exploring the possibility of issuing tickets to visitors who arrive at air and sea ports with small amounts of Class B drugs such as ganja.
Crackdown at airport nets only one conviction amidst drug and firearm seizures
Between December 2023 and February 2024 Customs and Border officials tapped 27 people for a number of offences ranging from firearm possession to drug importation during checks at the Owen Roberts International Airport.
Government agencies cracking down on illegal workers
Two government agencies will be ramping up efforts to crack down on illegal workers and overstayers as part of increased crime-prevention efforts.
Protecting the post: Curbing the rise in illicit imports
Cayman's postal service and Customs and Border Control are working closely together to clamp down on would-be smugglers looking to abuse the local mail system to import illicit narcotics.
Pregnant woman among latest Cuban arrivals on Cayman Brac
A pregnant woman was among a dozen Cubans that arrived in Cayman Brac on Wednesday.
Bruce Smith named CBC director designate
Senior civil servant Bruce Smith has been named as the Customs and Border Control director designate and will take over the reins from Charles Clifford who is set to retire next year.
Eight Cubans rescued, two still missing as boat capsizes off Cayman Brac
Eight Cuban refugees have been rescued after their makeshift boat capsized off the coast of Cayman Brac. Two others said to be on board the stricken craft are still missing.
Arson suspected in ‘small fire’ at detention centre
Cubans being held at the Customs and Border Control Detention Centre were evacuated Friday afternoon after a "small fire" broke out at the facility.
Cuban refugee bill tops $1.7 million so far this year
Government's bill for the management of Cubans who have landed illegally in Cayman crossed the $1.7 million mark at the end of August.
Five arrested in cocaine bust on fishing boat
Five foreign nationals remained in custody Tuesday after Customs and Border Control officers seized a 'significant sum' of money along with four packages of cocaine on their fishing vessel.
Cubans detained in Grand Cayman
Ten men from Cuba have been detained in Grand Cayman less than 24 hours after they had been seen illegally arriving on a boat in Cayman Brac.
Tourist convicted of smuggling fentanyl into Cayman
An American tourist who was caught with fentanyl powder in his backpack has been convicted in Summary Court of illegally importing the controlled drug.
Full-body scanners in the works for local ports
Security checks at Cayman's local ports of entry are heading for an upgrade as Customs and Border Control moves to procure two non-intrusive full-body scanners.
Gigi Hadid gets ganja fine on Cayman vacation
"All's well that ends well" - so says supermodel and social media influencer Gigi Hadid, days after being ordered to pay more than $2,000 in fines and legal costs for bringing ganja into Cayman.
Man on trial for working at wife’s business without permit
A man accused of working at his wife's restaurant without a work permit was put on trial, alongside his wife who was prosecuted for allegedly employing him, on Wednesday, 5 July.
Fentanyl concerns on the rise, local pharmacist warns of abuse
In light of recent fentanyl seizures, local authorities are calling for a public education campaign on the dangers of using, or even coming into contact with, the illegal drug.
Family jailed for smuggling cocaine in sneakers
A family of Surinamese visitors who were caught trying to smuggle 6.6 pounds of cocaine into Cayman have been jailed by the Grand Court.
Customs missing-jewels probe finds ‘no evidence’ to involve DPP
A Customs and Border Control internal investigation into the disappearance of a quantity of seized jewellery from its fraud unit has concluded that "at this stage" there is no evidence to refer the matter to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Three held after 200 fentanyl tablets discovered in package
A Caymanian woman and two Jamaican men have been arrested in connection with the seizure of 200 fentanyl tablets that were concealed in an incoming package at the Airport Post Office last month.
Cayman set to ramp up Cuban repatriation effort
Cayman's Customs and Border Control is expected to increase its repatriation efforts as acting CBC Director Bruce Smith stated that “additional migrant repatriation flights are being coordinated for the very near future".
2 children among 20 repatriated Cubans
An 11-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were among the latest batch of Cuban nationals to be returned to their homeland on Tuesday as Government's continued its repatriation exercise.
Passenger found with multiple guns makes court appearance
A man who was intercepted by Customs and Border Control officers while attempting to bring three guns into Cayman, made his first Summary Court appearance on Tuesday, 31 Jan.
11-year-old among latest batch of Cuban arrivals
An 11-year-old boy was among six Cubans who came ashore in North Side on Tuesday, the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service confirmed.
48 refugees arrive in the Cayman Islands over the holidays
Between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, a total of 48 Cuban refugees landed on local shores, Customs and Border Control confirmed.
New law changes seek to tighten Cayman’s asylum process
Government is moving to change the asylum process, so that successful refugees are not automatically granted indefinite leave to stay in the Cayman Islands.
Million-dollar bill as Cuban refugee crisis mounts
Government has shelled out more than $1 million to house Cuban asylum seekers in secure accommodation this year alone amid a mounting refugee crisis.
34 Cubans land on Cayman Brac
The number of migrants on Cayman Brac has cross the 100 mark as 34 new illegal arrivals landed on Monday, Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control confirmed.
Man jailed for smuggling cocaine in canned cheese
A 35-year-old man, who is believed to have been the mastermind behind a failed attempt to import nearly two pounds of cocaine in a can of ‘Tastee Cheese’ has been jailed for 11 years.
‘Vicious’ murder suspect returned to Jamaica
A suspect wanted for multiple murders in Jamaica was handed over to their authorities earlier today, said Customs and Border Control officials.
CBC: No other accommodations available for Cubans
Cayman's Customs and Border Control has said there are no other accommodations available at this time to move the Cuban migrants who have opted to sleep outside the Immigration Detention Centre due to rising chickenpox cases.
‘Tense situation’ at immigration centre
Customs & Border Control has said Wednesday night that it is working with key government agencies, including police, to defuse what it termed a “tense situation” at the Immigration Detention Centre.
19 Cubans arrive on Cayman Brac
A total of 19 Cubans landed on Cayman Brac on Thursday, the Customs and Border Control Service has confirmed.
More migrants arrive on Cayman Brac
A total of 18 migrants are now in Customs and Border Control custody after they illegally landed on Cayman Brac on Saturday.
Officials meet over ‘mass migration’ contingency planning
With nearly 100 people now under government management, local officials are reviewing contingency plans in case of an influx of people landing here illegally.
Number of illegal Cuban nationals on Cayman Brac climbs to 41
Customs and Border Control officers have taken 15 men into custody on Cayman Brac after they illegally landed on the island.
Two groups aboard ‘unseaworthy’ vessels held in quarantine
Two groups of men are being held in quarantine per COVID-19 protocols, after arriving in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac this week, according to a press release from Customs and Border Control on Thursday.
Customs and Border Control loses lawsuit to former staff
A former Customs and Board Control officer has won a lawsuit against CBC for an undisclosed amount after the Grand Court ruled the department was responsible for health complications she developed while on the job.
CBC clarifies: 7 people not quarantined, instead allowed to leave Cayman
Cayman's Customs and Border Control Service has clarified that the seven people who were found in a vessel off East End on Wednesday have been allowed to continue on their journey and were not in mandatory quarantine, as was initially stated by the agency.
Seven found in vessel off East End placed in mandatory quarantine
Seven people found offshore in East End have been placed in mandatory quarantine at a government-approved facility, the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service has confirmed.
CBC conducts joint operation at port
Cayman's Customs and Border Control Service, together with other enforcement agencies, held a joint operation the George Town Port which focused on both imported containerized and non-containerized cargo.
Law mandating vaccinations for non-Caymanians in effect
Law changes that now require COVID-19 vaccinations for non-Caymanians have come into force, which means that, as of 14 Oct., any work permit application, new or renewal, must show proof of vaccination.
CBC searches for missing Cuban migrants
Customs and Border Control is searching for four Cuban nationals who have gone missing in Cayman.
CBC intercepts marijuana edible candies
Customs and Border Control has seize several marijuana infused edible products which were disgusted as popular snacks
Cubans, CBC locked in standoff at sea
Customs and Border Control officers are currently locked in a standoff with a group of Cuban migrants aboard a cargo ship anchored off the George Town harbour.
Cuban migrants placed in quarantine
A dozen Cuban migrants were taken into custody after landing in Little Cayman over the weekend.
Doctors Express sues CBC over vaporised cannabis raid
Doctors Express Urgent Care Ltd. has filed a civil lawsuit against Customs and Border Control in relation to a 2019 raid at the medical company’s office.
