TEN Haitian nationals are being detained in Mathew Town, Inagua, after they were apprehended on Friday evening in a joint effort involving the Defence Force, Police and Immigration officials and local residents.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force reported that the migrants, five males and five females, were sighted in the area known as Conch Shell Point, on the southern shores of the island.

On arrival shortly after 5pm, the migrants were assisted by a resident. They were turned over to Immigration officials and detained at the police station. Officials are also conducting further investigations in the matter.