Coast Guard repatriates 32 aliens to Dominican Republic Navy following vessel interdiction off Desecheo, Puerto Rico
Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez's crew disembarks a group of people to the cutter's small boat before being transferred to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel, June 7, 2026, during the repatriation of 32 aliens who were interdicted by the cutter a day earlier off Desecheo, Puerto Rico. The interdiction is part of Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region efforts to combat human smuggling and deter unlawful maritime migration.(U.S. Coast Guard photo)