Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security partner agencies interdict multiple suspected smuggling vessels south of San Clemente Island [Image 3 of 4]

SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

02.21.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Southwest

The U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security partner agencies secure a suspected maritime smuggling vessel during coordinated operations south of San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 21, 2026. In total, crews interdicted five vessels and apprehended 62 aliens in under 90 minutes. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo

• Date Taken: 02.21.2026
• Date Posted: 02.24.2026 12:31
• Photo ID: 9534314
• VIRIN: 262202-G-G0211-1003
• Resolution: 2000x1500
• Size: 789.11 KB
• Location: SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA, US