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14 migrants interdicted
The Coast Guard cutter 'Joseph Tezanos' repatriated 16 aliens to Dominican Republic on Aug 26, following the interdiction of a makeshift vessel in Mona Passage waters off Puerto Rico, on Aug 21. The interdiction was part of the efforts of the Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region to combat human smuggling and deter unlawful maritime migration. Sector San Juan watchstanders had received a report from the aircrew of a Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry of a grossly overloaded 22-foot makeshift vessel off Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. A Customs and Border Protection multi-role enforcement aircraft joined the response and maintained aerial surveillance on scene as the 'Richard Dixon' interdicted the suspect vessel. Following the interdiction, the crew safely embarked 19 people, 14 men, three women and two minors, who claimed being Dominican Republic nationals. The migrant group was transferred to the 'Joseph Tezanos' for their repatriation. 14 of the migrants were repatriated at sea to Dominican Republic Navy vessel 'Bellatrix', while the two minors were transferred shoreside to National Council for Children and Adolescents CONANI representatives. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4585665/coast-guard-repatriates-16-aliens-to-dominican-republic-following-vessel-interd/
Coast Guard Cutter interdicted suspected drug smuggling vessel
The 'Richard Dixon' interdicted a suspected drug smuggling vessel approximately 50 miles south of Puerto Rico, on Aug 21, 2026, with about 7,250 pounds of cocaine on board worth approximately $54.5 million. The five people on the vessel were detained pending further investigation. The vessel was destroyed as it posed a hazard to navigation. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4584195/coast-guard-stops-suspected-drug-boat-carrying-545-million-in-cocaine-off-puert/
US Coast Guard rescued 11 Haitians left stranded by smugglers on Monito Island
The 'Richard Dixon' rescued 11 migrants on Sep 7, who were left stranded by smugglers on the uninhabited natural reserve of Monito Island, Puerto Rico, in the Mona Passage. The rescue involved efforts and coordination with Caribbean Border Interagency Group (CBIG) partner agencies. Coast Guard watchstanders in San Juan, Puerto Rico received a communication at 10:30 a.m., from the crew of the fishing vessel 'Likeo', reporting a group of people with orange shirts who appeared to be stranded on the rocky cliffs of Monito Island. Watchstanders directed the launch of a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter and diverted the Coast Guard Cutter to confirm the report and provide rescue assistance. The Coast Guard aircrew sighted the group on Monito and vectored-in the 'Richard Dixon' to their location. Once on scene, the favorable sea state conditions allowed the cutter Richard Dixon’s Over the Horizon boat to safely approach Monito Island. The Coast Guard crew provided lifejackets to the group of 11 migrants, six men and five women, who claimed to be Haitian nationals. The Coast Guard boat crew provide instructions to each migrant for them to hold onto a life ring wearing a life jacket and jump into the water. Once in the water, the Coast Guard boat crew safely recovered each migrant and transferred them to the cutter Richard Dixon. All 11 migrants were transferred to Ramey Sector U.S Border Patrol agents in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3903920/coast-guard-rescues-11-haitian-migrants-left-stranded-by-smugglers-on-monito-is/
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