US Border Patrol Catch Human Smuggling Boat

Photo of Doug Aguillard Doug Aguillard17 hours ago

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 1-18-25 900 am
LOCATION: Off of Mission Bay
AREA/CITY: San Diego
DETAILS:

 

  1. A U.S. Customs Maritime Patrol boat spotted a suspect pleasure boat (they called it a “Go Fast” boat entering U.S. waters from Mexico.
  2. The boat was speeding north and flying a large American flag (a flag too big for the boat).
  3. They followed behind at a distance towards Mission Bay.
  4. The Customs boat called for a U.S. Border Patrol boat to set up along the jetty in the Mission Bay Channel and wait for the suspect boat.
  5. When the boat tried to enter the channel, they spotted the U.S.B.P. boat and stopped.
  6. The U.S.B.P. approached and boarded the boat.
  7. Eight illegal immigrants were found onboard.
  8. The boat was taken to the City of San Diego Lifeguard docks, and the eight were placed under arrest.
  9. There is 1 Chinese male, 6 Hispanic males, and 1 Hispanic female.

HANDLING AGENCIES: U.S. Customs Maritime & U.S. Border Patrol

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Photo of Doug Aguillard Doug Aguillard17 hours ago
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