Ministry of National Security (The Bahamas)
| Bahamas Ministry of National Security | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1990 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Government of The Bahamas |
| Headquarters | New Providence, Bahamas |
| Website | Ministry of National Security |
Ministry of National Security (MNS) is the primary law enforcement and national defense agency within the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The Ministry of National Security has responsibility for customs and immigration, defense and the national police force. Their mission is to, "defend, protect and guard the national and territorial sovereignty and integrity of The Bahamas and its citizens. Agencies located within the portfolio of the MNS include:
- Royal Bahamas Defence Force
- Royal Bahamas Police Force
- Bahamas Customs Service
- Bahamas Immigration Department
- Bahamas Prison Service