Border agents stop boat with 40 migrants near Puerto Rico shore
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) special agents apprehended multiple migrants from the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Uzbekistan after their boat was intercepted near Desecheo Island in Puerto Rico. This operation kicked off in the early hours of June 6, around 12:30 a.m. local time, when targets were first identified on the island’s west side. […]
40 Migrants Detained at Sea in Overcrowded, Malfunctioning Small Boat near Puerto Rico
Coast Guard Intercepts Migrant Vessel Near Puerto Rico Special agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Maritime Operations noticed a suspicious boat near Desecho Island in Puerto Rico, which turned out to be a roughly 30-foot long rustic vessel carrying 40 migrants. The crew members were apprehended and removed from the boat, which […]
Authorities confiscate 178 kg of cocaine after a Blackhawk chases down a boat in Puerto Rico.
Recent Drug Smuggling Interception Near Puerto Rico Earlier this month, the U.S. Air and Maritime Operations (AMO) took action by deploying Black Hawk helicopters to intercept a vessel suspected of drug smuggling off Puerto Rico’s coast. On May 14, AMO observed a 25-foot blue boat carrying three individuals and visible cargo. Following this, U.S. Customs […]
64 Smuggled Migrants Detained in Small Boat off Puerto Rico Coast
Maritime Smuggling Operation Disrupted in Puerto Rico U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Maritime Operations Officers (AMOs) collaborated with U.S. Border Patrol and ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents to address a maritime smuggling incident off Puerto Rico’s west coast. The operation resulted in the arrest of 64 illegal immigrants who were trying to […]
Jockeys from the Kentucky Derby and a Major League Baseball pitcher connected to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico
Two jockeys who have both won the Kentucky Derby, along with a Major League Baseball pitcher, are reportedly connected to an illegal cockfighting event in Puerto Rico. The jockeys, Jose Ortiz and Irad Ortiz Jr., are brothers and have been competing against each other this year, notably in the recent Kentucky Derby, and are set […]
Miss Universe Puerto Rico Reveals Its Second Transgender Contestant Gabriel Rodríguez Velázquez
Miss Universe Puerto Rico’s Latest Contestant Miss Universe Puerto Rico has introduced its second biological male contestant this year. On Wednesday, the announcement came that Gabriel Rodriguez Velasquez, a transgender model, will be competing for the crown. Rodriguez Velasquez, who hails from Sidra, joins the ranks of contestants aiming for the Miss Universe Puerto Rico […]
Rudy Giuliani discusses the RICO case he prepared for Joe Biden on ‘Pod Force One’
Giuliani Claims Extortion Case Against Biden In a recent episode of “Pod Force One,” former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani announced that he has prepared an extortion case against Joe Biden. He claims that the ex-vice president was a significant figure in foreign policy discussions, often benefiting his family financially without serving the U.S. effectively. […]
Coast Guard saves 3 federal agents and 2 boaters after their boat flips over in Puerto Rico
U.S. Coast Guard and Puerto Rico Air Crew Rescue Five People A rescue operation led by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Puerto Rico Police Department unfolded off the coast of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday night. It was quite a tense situation as two vessels capsized, leaving five individuals stranded in choppy waters. […]
Rico Rashaad Barnes from Washington, D.C. taken into custody for the brutal murder of Syed Hammad Hussain
Arrest Made in February Murder Case A man has been detained in relation to the murder of Saeed Hamad Hussein, a 40-year-old resident of northwest Washington. Hussein was discovered deceased in his apartment located in the upscale Logan Circle area. Authorities described the crime as “particularly heinous,” involving robbery, violent assault, and post-mortem arson. Rico […]
Italy moves on to the WBC semifinal after defeating Puerto Rico
Italy Advances to Semifinals with Win Over Puerto Rico HOUSTON — JJ D’Orazio was a standout with three doubles that drove in runs, while Andrew Fisher added a couple of RBIs to help Italy secure an 8-6 victory against Puerto Rico on Saturday. This win marked Italy’s first appearance in the semifinals of the World […]