MIAMI, FLORIDA — The US Coast Guard transferred 79 Haitian migrants over to Bahamian authorities on Saturday following two suspected smuggling ventures.
According to reports, Cutter Rollin’ Fritch’s crew apprehended the migrants about 8 miles east of Lake Worth Inlet.
“Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office officials notified Sector Miami watchstanders of a suspicious 30-foot boat that was taking on water, Nov. 25, at approximately 10:30 p.m,” the statement read.
“Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office officials notified Sector Miami watchstanders of a suspicious 30-foot boat on Nov. 26, at approximately 9 p.m.”
“Smugglers do not care whether your loved ones live or die,” said Lt. j.g Nicholas Fujimoto, Coast Guard District Seven.
“Don’t waste your hard-earned money on smugglers and illegal voyages.”
According to the statement, Coast Guard crews have interdicted 584 Haitian migrants since October 1, 2022; and a total of 7,175 Haitian migrants in the Fiscal Year 2022, which covered the period October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022.
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