Ministry of National Security (MNS) is the primary law enforcement and national defense agency within the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. MNS has responsibility for customs and immigration, defense and the national police force. 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 The current minister of national security is Dr. Bernard Nottage