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