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ADDRESSED
C.in C. Nore,
DATE
15.4.40.
Portsmouth,
Western Approaches,
Roayth.
SENT
Flag officer Commanding Dover
P.O.I.C. Tyne,
F.O.I.C. Greenock,
Humber,
Belfest.
Harwich,
Portland,
Milford Haven,
Cardiff,
Liverpool,
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FROM ADMIRALTY.
Reference NLV TD 2014/40 Memorandum X paragraph 11.
In view of possible emberkation of active enemy agents in refugee ships arrangements made in the reception anchorages should include immediate search of ships particularly small coasters for offensive equipment, and prevention of unauthorised movement of any ship from the anchorage.
Sporadic Landings may be attempted at many points on the coast. In such cases Customs assume res onsibility for seizure and detention of vessels. Ministry of Health and
Immigration Department of Home Office in conjunction with
Home Security Department take control of passengers and crew. Customs, Home Office, and H.I.5. are being supplied with addresses and telephone numbers of Flag Officers in
Lox well
Charge from Tyne South about to Greenook to facilitate co-operation. Copy of Memorandum quoted is being forwarded to P.O.I.C. Tyne, Number and Harwich.
A.C.N.O.
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