The Criminal Investigation Department of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police in Providenciales are conducting an investigation surrounding the recovery of ten deceased bodies (4 males and 6 females) from the territorial waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands. This recovery was a coordinated effort between the US Coast Guard and Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Marine Branch. Autopsies will be performed on those bodies to ascertain the cause of death.
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are appealing to the public to come forward with any information they may have as it related to this tragic event. Contact can be made with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police via 911, Crime Stoppers at Tel#1-800-8477 or www.crimestoppers.tc