Suspected human smuggling boat stopped by Coast Guard off San Diego coast
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The U.S. Coast Guard apprehended 15 individuals early Wednesday morning in a maritime smuggling attempt off the coast of San Diego, authorities announced.
Around 4:20 a.m., crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Petrel intercepted a 20-foot cuddy cabin-style vessel about 10 miles northwest of Point Loma. The vessel was carrying 15 undocumented immigrants—11 adult males and four adult females—who all claimed to be Mexican nationals.
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According to USCG officials, the operation involved coordination between the Petrel and the larger Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward, both of which are part of ongoing efforts to prevent illegal maritime entries along the Southern California coastline.
Following the interception, the individuals were taken into custody by Coast Guard personnel and later transferred to U.S. Border Patrol agents for further processing.
Maritime smuggling along the Southern California coast continues to be a concern for federal authorities, who frequently warn that such operations are not only illegal but also hazardous due to overcrowded boats and lack of proper safety equipment.
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