Coast Guard repatriates 18 migrants to the Dominican Republic following 2 at-sea interdictions off Puerto Rico

AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO

03.20.2018

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET San Juan

The Coast Guard repatriated 18 Dominican migrants to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic the morning of March 23, 2018, following two at-sea interdictions by Caribbean Border Interagency Group law enforcement authorities March 20, 2018 just off Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. In addition to the 18 migrants that were repatriated, eight of the interdicted migrants, who were men and also of Dominican nationality, are facing potential federal criminal immigration charges for attempted illegal reentry into a U.S. Territory.

• Date Taken: 03.20.2018
• Date Posted: 03.23.2018 14:12
• Photo ID: 4241148
• VIRIN: 180320-G-G0107-1002
• Resolution: 2724x1650
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• Location: AGUADILLA, PR