Coast Guard returns 66 aliens to Dominican Republic following unlawful migration interdiction in Mona Passage waters off Puerto Rico
Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez’s over the horizon small boat is on scene with an unlawful migration voyage vessel with 66 aliens who were interdicted in Mona Passage waters off Puerto Rico, Sept. 9, 2025. All 66 aliens, including 48 Dominican Republic nationals, 16 Haitians and two Romanians were repatriated to San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, where they were transferred to Dominican Republic Navy authorities, Sept. 11, 2025. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)