58 migrants repatriated to Cuba – US Coast Guard
MIAMI, (CMC) – The United States Coast Guard said it repatriated 58 migrants to Cuba on Friday following three separate migrant vessel interdictions originating from Cuba in the past week.
The US Coast Guard said the Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast partners “will continue to be a presence in the air and on the waters to detect and deter migrants from attempting to unlawfully enter the US via maritime domain.”
“The Coast Guard remains steadfast in its mission to rescue and repatriate migrants, ensuring their safe return to their country of origin,” said Lieutenant Nicholas Fujimoto, District Enforcement Response Law Enforcement Officer.
“Our US maritime borders are not open for unlawful migration,” he added. “You could be risking your life.”
Since October 1, 2022, the US Coast Guard said its crews have interdicted or encountered 6,897 Cuban migrants.
