Coast Guard Intercepts Migrant Boat Off San Diego Coast
Dozens of Migrants in Custody After Boat Intercepted
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Dozens of migrants are in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody after a boat was intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard off the San Diego coast on Saturday.
Coast Guard Patrols Waters Off San Diego
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Sea Otter (WPB 87362) was patrolling the waters off San Diego on Saturday when they reported they made contact with a 33-foot boat that was operating without navigation lights about seven nautical miles off the coast of Point Loma.
Boarding Team Finds 37 Migrants Aboard
The Coast Guard says the Sea Otter’s boarding team, along with members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), boarded the boat and found 37 migrants aboard.
Nationalities of Migrants
The migrants were taken to Ballast Point and transferred into CBP custody. The Coast Guard says 30 were of Mexican nationality, two were of Salvadoran nationality, three were of Guatemalan nationality, and one was of Colombian nationality, along with one U.S. citizen who was reported to be the operator of the vessel.
Conclusion
The Coast Guard’s interception of the migrant boat is a significant operation that highlights the ongoing efforts to prevent illegal immigration and protect the nation’s borders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many migrants were found on the boat?
A: 37 migrants were found on the boat.
Q: What were the nationalities of the migrants?
A: The migrants were of Mexican, Salvadoran, Guatemalan, Colombian, and U.S. nationality.
Q: Who was the operator of the vessel?
A: The operator of the vessel was a U.S. citizen.
Q: Where were the migrants taken after being intercepted?
A: The migrants were taken to Ballast Point and transferred into CBP custody.
