Federal authorities reported that the Coast Guard intercepted a boat carrying 25 migrants from China near Key Biscayne, Florida, on June 10. The migrants did not comply with orders to stop, prompting the Coast Guard to fire warning shots, which were ineffective. A disabling shot was then fired, stopping the boat without injuries. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated, 'By land or sea, our borders are CLOSED,' emphasizing the message to illegal migrants. The Coast Guard transported the migrants for processing and seized their boat. Lieutenant Matthew Ross from the Coast Guard highlighted the dangers of such maritime journeys and the likelihood of interdiction and repatriation. This incident follows a similar interception off the coast of San Diego, where 17 suspected illegal immigrants were caught. The Coast Guard has noted an increase in smuggling attempts as authorities tighten land border security.
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Coast Guard Intercepts Boat Carrying 25 Chinese Migrants Near Florida
On June 10, the Coast Guard intercepted a boat carrying 25 Chinese migrants near Key Biscayne, Florida, after they failed to comply with orders. A disabling shot was fired to stop the vessel, and the migrants were subsequently processed. This incident is part of a broader trend of increased maritime smuggling attempts as land border security tightens.
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Coast Guard Intercepts Boat Carrying 25 Chinese Migrants Near Florida