Coast Guard interdicts 20 aliens near Sunset Cliffs [Image 2 of 2]

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

02.22.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Charlie Valor 

U.S. Coast Guard Southwest

A Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour (WPC 1129) boarding team interdicts a suspected alien smuggling vessel on Feb. 22, 2026, approximately 8 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, Calif. The crew discovered 20 individuals aboard: 19 claiming Mexican nationality and 1 claiming Sudanese nationality. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

• Date Taken: 02.22.2026
• Date Posted: 02.24.2026 15:37
• Photo ID: 9534078
• VIRIN: 260223-G-G0211-1002
• Resolution: 642x633
• Size: 90.11 KB
• Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US