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Press Release | June 18, 2026

Coast Guard interdicts 11 aliens near San Diego

SAN DIEGO – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Halibut (WPB 87340) interdicted 11 suspected aliens aboard a cuddy cabin vessel approximately 7 miles west of San Diego, Wednesday.

At 4:13 a.m., Halibut watch standers spotted a vessel of interest transiting north of the maritime boundary line.

Halibut launched a boarding team, which gained positive control of the vessel with no use of force necessary. The boarding team found 11 suspected aliens aboard.

All aliens were transferred to U.S. Border Patrol custody.

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