Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to Haitian migration venture

Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to Haitian migration venture
Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, partner agencies crews respond to a suspected Haitian migrant venture, March 6, 2022, approximately 200 yards off Ocean Reef, Florida. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) MIAMI — Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and partner agencies responded to a grounded Haitian vessel Sunday, approximately 200 yards off Ocean Reef in Key Largo, Florida. Coast Guard,...

Coast Guard repatriates 36 people to Cuba

Coast Guard repatriates 36 people to Cuba
A cruise ship alerted Sector Key West watchstanders they rescued the people shown off a raft about 90 miles off Key West, Feb. 25, 2021.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo) MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter William Trump’s crew repatriated 36 people to Cuba, Thursday, following five interdictions off Florida’s coast. A cruise ship alerted Sector Key West watchstanders they rescued people off a raft Friday,...

Coast Guard suspends search for missing person off Key West

Coast Guard suspends search for missing person off Key West
Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 Dolphin helicopter file photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Parrinello. MIAMI — The Coast Guard suspended the search Tuesday for the missing boater near Man O’ War Harbor pending new information. Missing is 41-year-old Erik Rundle. A good Samaritian reported a capsized 12-foot inflatable vessel to Sector Key West watchstanders, Sunday, at approximately...

Coast Guard stops 2 smugglers; repatriates 40 Cubans to Cuba

Coast Guard stops 2 smugglers; repatriates 40 Cubans to Cuba
Coast Guard Cutter Charles David Jr’s crew reported to Sector Key West watchstanders of a vessel approximately 13 miles southeast of Marathon, Florida, Jan. 23, 2022. One suspected smuggler was transferred to Homeland Security Investigations special agents for further investigation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter William Trump’s crew repatriated 40 people to Cuba, Thursday,...

Coast Guard offloads more than $148 million of illegal narcotics in Miami

Coast Guard offloads more than $148 million of illegal narcotics in Miami
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC-624) crewmembers wrap a pallet of illegal narcotics at Port Everglades, Florida, Dec. 15, 2021. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Estrada) MIAMI — The Reliance-class Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless (WMEC 624) crew offloaded more than $148 million of illegal narcotics at Base Miami Beach, Tuesday, from three separate interdictions in the Caribbean...

Coast Guard offloads more than $148 million of illegal narcotics in Miami

Coast Guard offloads more than $148 million of illegal narcotics in Miami
Bales of contraband are stacked in front of the Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless at Base Miami Beach, Dec. 7, 2021.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Zimmerman) MIAMI— Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless’ crew offloaded more than $148 million of illegal narcotics at Base Miami Beach, Tuesday, from three separate interdictions in the Caribbean Sea, in the past two weeks. Following...

Coast Guard repatriates 32 Cubans to Cuba

Coast Guard repatriates 32 Cubans to Cuba
Coast Guard Cutter William Trump file photo MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter William Trump’s crew repatriated 32 Cubans to Cuba, Wednesday, following two interdictions in the Caribbean Sea due to safety of life at sea concerns. Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo’s crew interdicted a vessel, Sunday, at about 2 a.m., approximately 11 miles south of Marathon. There was one suspected smuggler aboard...

Coast Guard repatriates 45 Cubans to Cuba

Coast Guard repatriates 45 Cubans to Cuba
A vessel floating in the Caribbean Sea, Oct. 15, 2021.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo) MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter William Trump’s crew repatriated 45 Cubans to Cuba, Monday, following three interdictions in the Caribbean Sea due to safety of life at sea concerns. A Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders, Friday, at about 12:30...

Coast Guard repatriates 27 migrants to Cuba

Coast Guard repatriates 27 migrants to Cuba
Five Cuban migrants aboard a makeshift vessel approximately 15 miles off the coast of Islamorada, Florida, July 24, 2021.  (U.S. Coast Guard Photo) MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton’s crew repatriated 27 Cubans to Cuba, Tuesday, following two interdictions off Florida’s coast. In the first interdiction, a good Samaritan reported a 21-foot vessel with 22 people aboard, approximately...