The US Coast Guard sent 132 Haitians back to their home country after intercepting the ship southeast of the Florida Keys last week.
Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba has been notified of a 30-foot vessel overloaded with people sailing between Cuba and the Caysal Bank, about 50 miles southeast of the Florida Marathon.
The crew, equipped with customs and border protection air and marine operations, Miami at Coast Guard Air Station, notified Escanaba crews after witnessing the ship illegally attempting to enter US territory.
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Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba has stopped a 30-foot vessel overloaded by illegal aliens from Haiti about 50 miles southeast of the Florida Marathon. (US Coast Guard)
“The Coast Guard will continue to prioritize strengthening domestic integrity and disrupt attempts to illegally enter the United States at sea,” said Zane Carter, Coast Guard District Enforcement Officer. “We are steadfast on our mission to protect America by securing maritime boundaries.”
When the coast guards stopped the ship, the Haitians were processed to determine the country of origin and provided the usual protocols: food, water, shelter and basic medical procedures.
Since October 1, 2024, the Coast Guard has sent 313 Haitians back to their home countries. (US Coast Guard)
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The Coast Guard said 313 illegal aliens had been deported to Haiti since the beginning of fiscal year 2025 on October 1, 2024.
“Anyone trying to enter the United States illegally at sea will be blocked and repatriated, consistent with US laws and policies,” the USCG said in a statement.
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The Coast Guard partners with the Southeastern part of the Homeland Security Task Force to maintain a constant presence in the air, land and seas of the Florida Strait, upwind passageways, Mona passageways and the Caribbean naval operations. He said he is doing so.
The Coast Guard said it is working with Homeland Security to maintain its presence 24/7 on air, land and sea. (US Coast Guard)
The joint approach is “designed to protect the safety of life at sea while preventing illegal maritime entry into the United States and its territory,” the USCG said.
