MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA)— The U.S. Coast Guard despatched 12 aliens again to Cuba on Wednesday after they tried to enter the U.S. illegally, the U.S. Coast Guard introduced.
Based on USCG, on Jan. 19, the customs and border safety air and marine operations crew notified the Coast Guard Sector Key West of an alien raft about 21 miles south of Lengthy Key.
A very good Samaritan additionally notified Coast Guard Sector New Orleans that they took seven aliens from a disabled boat about 50 miles southwest of Cuba on Thursday.
No accidents have been reported.
“The Coast Guard elevated our presence within the Florida Straits, Windward, and Mon Passages to interdict illegal maritime migration makes an attempt earlier than they attain our shores,” mentioned Lt. Cmdr. John W. Beal, Coast Guard District Seven public affairs workplace. “The Coast Guard is dedicated to our mission to safeguard America by securing our maritime borders and stopping unlawful entry to the continental United States and U.S. territories. Do not take to the ocean.”
As soon as the aliens are aboard a Coast Guard cutter, they’re processed to find out their identification and nationality. They’re additionally offered meals, water, shelter, and primary medical consideration earlier than being taken again to their nation, based on USCG.
