The United States Coast Guard has repatriated 94 migrants to Haiti and transferred 21 people to the Bahamas following three separate migrant vessel interdictions in the past week.
The US Coast Guard said together with the Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast partners they “will continue to be a presence in the air and on the waters to detect and deter migrants from attempting to unlawfully enter the US by sea.”
Acting Lieutenant Nicholas Fujimoto, District Seven response law enforcement officer, said “we’re in the midst of hurricane season when sea and weather conditions can change drastically and without notice.
“These factors make these already dangerous voyages deadly. Migrants interdicted at sea or who land on US shores will be returned to their country of origin or departure, and are not permitted to remain in the US, if they arrive unlawfully.”
Since October 1, 2022, the US Coast Guard said its crews interdicted or encountered 4,717 Haitian migrants.
MIAMI, July 7, CMC
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