Coast Guard repatriates 2 aliens to Dominican Republic, following interdiction of alien migration vessel off Puerto Rico
A makeshift vessel used to transport five illegal aliens shortly after being interdicted by a Puerto Rico Police marine unit off Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Feb. 28, 2025. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated two of the aliens to the Dominican Republic, transferred one other to U.S. Border Patrol agents for prosecution in Puerto Rio, and turned over two special interest aliens to Homeland Security Investigations special agents for their removal. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)