Coast Guard interdicts makeshift boat with 55 Dominicans during illegal voyage near Puerto Rico [Image 2 of 2]

PUERTO RICO

01.26.2022

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET San Juan

The cutter Joseph Doyle interdicted an illegal voyage early morning Jan. 26, 2022, following the detection of a 35-foot makeshift vessel, approximately 35 nautical miles north of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.  The crew of the Joseph Doyle embarked 48 men and 7 women, who claimed to be Dominican Republic nationals. The group was repatriated to the Dominican Republic Jan. 27, 2022, along with 39 other Dominicans from a separate interdiction. (U.S. Coast Guard photo).

• Date Taken: 01.26.2022
• Date Posted: 01.28.2022 06:47
• Photo ID: 7025872
• VIRIN: 220126-G-G0107-1002
• Resolution: 1084x812
• Size: 122.5 KB
• Location: PR