The Coast Guard Cutter Active and U.S. Customs and Border Protection interdict an alien vessel, approximately 15 miles off the coast of Mission Bay, California, Feb. 2, 2025. The crew of Active and CBP members worked together to interdict this alien panga-style vessel, which had 16 aliens aboard. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)
I don’t have any hard figures, but it seems West Coast migrant interdictions are becoming more common, perhaps even more frequent than in the Caribbean, though the number of migrants in each attempt seems smaller than in LANTAREA interdictions.
Coast Guard interdicts 16 aliens near Mission Bay
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard interdicted a vessel with 16 aliens aboard approximately 15 miles off the coast of Mission Bay, Sunday morning.
At approximately 12 a.m., U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active notified Joint Harbor Operations Center of a 25-foot panga-style with around 15-20 people aboard approximately 1 mile south of their position.
The cutter Active and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations boatcrew then launched boarding teams to assess.
The Coast Guard boarding team discovered 16 aliens aboard the panga. Initial interviews revealed that all the aliens claimed Mexican nationality.
The aliens were safely transferred to U.S. Border Patrol custody.
The Coast Guard remains committed to protecting lives at sea while working alongside our federal partners to combat illicit maritime activities. These operations highlight the coordinated efforts between agencies to secure our maritime borders.
Coast Guard Cutter Terrell Horne and partnership agencies intercept smuggler operated alien vessel, approximately 20 miles off the coast of Point Loma, California, Jan. 28, 2025. The crew of Guard Cutter Terrell Horne and U.S. Customs and Border Protection members worked together to interdict this illegal alien operation, which had 14 individuals aboard. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy video)
Coast Guard interdicts 14 aliens near Point Loma
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard interdicted a panga with 14 aliens aboard approximately 20 miles off the coast of Point Loma, Tuesday night.
At approximately 4:45 p.m., U.S. Customs and Border Protection notified Coast Guard personnel at the Joint Harbor Operations Center of a panga-style vessel traveling north toward the maritime boundary line.
The Coast Guard Cutter Terrell Horne was diverted to the scene. The cutter launched a boarding team, and with CBP’s assistance, successfully interdicted the vessel.
The boarding teams discovered 14 individuals aboard the panga. Initial interviews revealed that all individuals claimed Mexican nationality.
The aliens were safely transferred to U.S. Border Patrol custody.
The Alien Migrant Interdiction Operations (AMIO) mission provides effective law enforcement presence at-sea and achieves three main objectives: deter undocumented migrants and transnational smugglers from using maritime routes to enter the U.S.; detect and interdict undocumented migrants and smugglers far from the U.S. border; and expand Coast Guard participation in multi-agency and bi-national border security initiatives. Strong partnerships and information sharing with other agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection (CBP), are critical to mission success. While the Coast Guard leads the interdiction mission on the high seas, partnerships with CBP and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are critical for successful shore-side interdiction operations.
Coast Guard interdicts 21 migrants near Point Loma
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard interdicted a panga with 21 individuals aboard approximately 20 miles off the coast of Point Loma, Monday evening.
At approximately 10:45 p.m., U.S. Customs and Border Protection notified Coast Guard personnel at the Joint Harbor Operations Center of a 40-foot panga-style vessel traveling north approximately 40 miles south of the maritime boundary line.
The Coast Guard Cutter Active and the Coast Guard Cutter Terrell Horne were diverted to the scene. Both cutters launched boarding teams and, with CBP’s assistance, successfully interdicted the vessel.
The boarding teams discovered 21 individuals aboard the panga. Initial interviews revealed that all individuals claimed Mexican nationality, although subsequent checks identified two passengers as Guatemalan and Salvadoran nationals.
The individuals were safely transferred to U.S. Border Patrol custody.
The Coast Guard remains committed to protecting lives at sea while working alongside our federal partners to combat illicit maritime activities. These operations highlight the coordinated efforts between agencies to secure our maritime borders.
Coast Guard interdicts 26 migrants near Oceanside Harbor
U.S. Coast Guard District Eleven
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Coast Guard crews interdicted a panga-style vessel carrying 26 individuals approximately one mile offshore from Oceanside Harbor, Monday morning.
At around 10:30 a.m., Oceanside lifeguards reported a disabled vessel with multiple people aboard that had run out of fuel. Assessing no immediate safety concerns, lifeguards notified Coast Guard personnel at the Joint Harbor Operations Center and remained on scene.
The Coast Guard Cutter Terrell Horne was diverted to assist. Terrell Horne’s crew deployed a boarding team and safely embarked the 26 individuals, who represented multiple nationalities, including those from Mexico, China, and Vietnam. The individuals were later transferred to U.S. Border Patrol custody.
The Coast Guard works closely with partner agencies to deter and respond to dangerous smuggling operations that endanger lives.
Jan. 17, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard and partnership agencies interdicted a 25-foot panga-style vessel carrying 15 individuals approximately 25 miles off Point Loma, Thursday.
The boat crew arrived on scene and issued commands for the vessel to stop. The operator abandoned the steering console, which caused the vessel to drift erratically. Coast Guard gained control of the vessel and turned off the engine. During this process, the panga collided with the Coast Guard small boat, resulting in minor damage to the starboard railing.
The 15 individuals aboard the vessel were determined to represent multiple nationalities, including China, Uzbekistan, Mexico, Ecuador, Vietnam, and El Salvador.
One individual was observed experiencing hypothermia-like symptoms and was transported by emergency medical services to UCSD Hillcrest for medical evaluation, accompanied by Border Patrol agents.
All 15 individuals were safely transferred to U.S. Border Patrol custody.
The Coast Guard continues to work closely with partner agencies to deter and respond to dangerous smuggling operations that put lives at risk.
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Feb. 8, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts three aliens near Mission Bay
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard members interdicted three aliens aboard a personal watercraft approximately 11 miles offshore from Mission Bay.
At approximately 11:30 p.m. last evening, Joint Harbor Operations Center detected two personal watercrafts heading north toward Point Loma.
Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) San Francisco and Station San Diego were notified and launched their small boat teams.
All three aliens were taken into custody: one adult male claiming Mexican nationality and one adult male and one female both claiming Vietnamese nationality.
The aliens were transferred from the MSST San Francisco crew to the Imperial Beach Border Patrol.
A second personal watercraft fled south of the maritime boundary line into Mexican waters.
Feb. 9, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 12 aliens near Point Loma
U.S. Coast Guard District Eleven
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard members interdicted 12 aliens aboard a 25-foot sail vessel approximately 12 miles west of Point Loma, Sunday.
At approximately 10:19 a.m, a Customs and Border Protection patrol aircraft and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter sighted the sail vessel.
Coast Guard Cutter Petrel was notified and diverted and at approximately 11:48 a.m. launched their small boat team members for the interdiction.
All 12 aliens were taken into custody: 11 adult males and one adult female claiming Mexican nationality.
The aliens and the vessel are en route to transfer to the Imperial Beach Border Patrol.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4074608/coast-guard-interdicts-13-aliens-west-of-encinitas-calif/
Feb. 23, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 13 aliens west of Encinitas, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The crews of the Coast Guard Cutter Benjamin Bottoms and the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock interdicted 13 aliens aboard a panga-style vessel approximately 22 miles west of Encinitas, Friday.
At 7:20 p.m., a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) patrol aircraft sighted the sailing vessel and notified watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector San Diego.
Watchstanders then diverted the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock crew and the Coast Guard Cutter Benjamin Bottoms crew which launched their small boat crews.
The AMO aircraft tracked the panga until it crossed into the U.S. Contiguous Zone and then vectored in both crews.
All 13 adult aliens were taken into custody; 10 males and three females all claiming Mexican nationality.
The Coast Guard brought the aliens to Sector San Diego and transferred all 13 to San Clemente Border Patrol personnel.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4078346/coast-guard-encounters-over-a-dozen-aliens-off-the-coast-of-southern-california/
Feb. 26, 2025Coast Guard encounters over a dozen aliens off the coast of southern California
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO – The Coast Guard encountered over a dozen aliens off the coast of southern California early Tuesday morning.
Coast Guard Sector San Diego, an Air Station San Diego MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew, Coast Guard Cutter Benjamin Bottoms, and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations boat crew participated in the encounter.
Benjamin Bottoms crewmembers turned over custody of the aliens, including Mexican, Chinese, and Indian nationals, to Customs and Border Protection for further processing.
The Coast Guard works closely with federal and international partners to disrupt human smuggling operations and ensure the safety of those at sea. Smuggling attempts via the maritime domain are inherently dangerous, often involving overloaded and unseaworthy vessels.
“As the US-Mexico Land Border Tightens, Focus Turns to Dangerous Sea Crossings”
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/04/07/us-mexico-land-border-tightens-focus-turns-dangerous-sea-crossings.html?ESRC=eb_250408.nl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb&utm_campaign=20250408
To be clear, I have long felt the Pacific Area has been under resourced relative to the Atlantic.
Now starting to look like we are getting more migrant interdictions on the West coast than on the East.
Sure would like to see some hard numbers. Definitely fewer assets employed in the effort on the West coast.
Just the latest news release:
April 22, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 19 aliens 23 miles west of Oceanside
U.S. Coast Guard District Eleven
SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter David Duren (WPC 1156) interdicted 19 aliens aboard a 25-foot cuddy cabin approximately 23 miles west of Oceanside, California, Tuesday.
At approximately 2:15 a.m., David Duren’s boarding team intercepted a cuddy cabin matching the description of a suspected human smuggling boat and discovered 18 adult males and one adult female all claiming Mexican nationality.
All passengers aboard the cuddy cabin stated they had not had food or water for two days and were medically evaluated. No major medical concerns were discovered during the evaluation and the aliens were given water.
The Coast Guard brought all 19 aliens to Oceanside where they were transferred to U.S. Border Patrol personnel.
An urgent marine information broadcast has been issued by the Coast Guard, urging all mariners in the area to safely navigate around the unmanned and adrift cabin cruiser.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4166679/coast-guard-interdicts-six-aliens-one-mile-off-the-coast-of-san-diego/
April 25, 2025Coast Guard interdicts six aliens one mile off the coast of San Diego
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard crewmembers from Station San Diego interdicted six aliens, off the coast of San Diego one mile west of Sunset Cliffs, between Mission Bay and Point Loma, Thursday.
At 2:24 p.m., crewmembers aboard Station San Diego response boats intercepted a 16-foot boat carrying six aliens. Coast Guard Sector San Diego and Department of Homeland Security partners began tracking the vessel heading north from Mexico earlier at noon.
The aliens consisted of five adult males claiming Mexican nationality and one adult male claiming Salvadoran nationality.
All six aliens were taken into custody by the Coast Guard and transferred to Imperial Beach Border Patrol.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4170981/coast-guard-apprehends-15-aliens-during-an-interdiction-off-san-diego-coast/
April 30, 2025Coast Guard apprehends 15 aliens during an interdiction off San Diego coast
SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Petrel, and Cutter Robert Ward apprehended 15 aliens in an interdiction off the coast of San Diego, Wednesday.
At approximately 4:20 a.m., crewmembers aboard the Cutter Petrel intercepted a 20-foot cuddy cabin style vessel carrying 15 aliens approximately ten miles northwest of Point Loma.
The aliens aboard the 20-foot cuddy cabin consisted of 11 adult males and four adult females all claiming Mexican nationality.
All 15 aliens were taken into custody by the Coast Guard and transferred to U.S. Border Patrol personnel.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4181903/coast-guard-disables-vessel-after-high-speed-maritime-smuggling-attempt-near-po/
May 12, 2025
Coast Guard disables vessel after high-speed maritime smuggling attempt near Point Loma
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard crews interdicted eight aliens Saturday evening following a high-speed maritime smuggling attempt near Point Loma.
At approximately 5:50 p.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector San Diego’s Joint Harbor Operations Center observed an 18-foot cuddy cabin vessel traveling at a high rate of speed northbound, roughly two miles south of Point Loma. Watchstanders maintained visual contact using surveillance cameras as the vessel entered San Diego Bay.
A Coast Guard Station San Diego boatcrew, already underway on routine patrol, was diverted to intercept the vessel. Upon locating the vessel, the crew attempted to establish communication with the operator, who then immediately fled the scene.
After multiple unsuccessful attempts to compel the vessel to stop using verbal commands and warning shots, the crew employed disabling fire. Four rounds were fired into the vessel’s engine, successfully disabling it.
The Coast Guard crew boarded the vessel and took positive control. A total of eight aliens were aboard: five adult males, one adult female, and two juvenile males, ages 16 and 17.
The aliens and vessel were taken to Ballast Point and transferred to awaiting Department of Homeland Security partners.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4181920/coast-guard-interdicts-maritime-smuggling-attempt-near-la-jolla/
May 12, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts maritime smuggling attempt near La Jolla
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard intercepted a suspected maritime smuggling attempt early Saturday morning after a vessel beached near Windansea Beach, resulting in multiple apprehensions.
At approximately 4:40 a.m., crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Sea Otter reported an unlit 24-foot cabin cruiser transiting northeast off the coast of La Jolla with several suspected aliens aboard. Sea Otter launched a boatcrew to investigate.
When Sea Otter’s boat activated its blue lights, the suspect vessel fled at a high rate of speed before intentionally beaching near Windansea Beach. Coast Guard crews maintained visual contact as 13 suspected aliens abandoned the boat and made landfall.
Crews from the Department of Homeland Security responded and apprehended seven individuals—five adult males from Mexico, one adult female from Cuba, and one adult female from Guatemala. Six others eluded capture and were classified as “getaways” after an extended area search.
The Coast Guard and partner agencies routinely patrol coastal waters to detect and deter maritime smuggling attempts that endanger lives and border security.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4181936/coast-guard-intercepts-suspected-maritime-smuggling-attempt-off-san-diego/
May 12, 2025
Coast Guard intercepts suspected maritime smuggling attempt off San Diego
SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Terrell Horne interdicted 3 aliens aboard a 20-foot pleasure craft approximately two miles south of Point Loma, California, Saturday afternoon.
At approximately 2:40 p.m., Coast Guard Cutter Terrell Horne conducted a routine security boarding of a 20-foot pleasure craft. The vessel displayed no registration or documentation and none of the occupants had authorization to enter the United States.
Terrell Horne crew transported the suspected smuggling vessel and aliens to Ballast point where they were transferred to awaiting Department of Homeland Security partners.
May 19, 2025
Coast Guard, partner agencies apprehend 11 aliens in the San Diego Bay
SAN DIEGO – The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock (WPB-87347), Station San Diego and partner agencies apprehended 11 aliens in the San Diego Bay, Sunday.
At approximately 12 p.m., crewmembers aboard the Haddock spotted two pleasure crafts crossing the maritime boundary line that matched the description of vessels suspected of human smuggling. The Haddock made way to interdict the two vessels, and a boat crew from Station San Diego was launched to confine them to San Diego Bay.
The first vessel dropped off four aliens north of the Zuniga Jetty near the Ammo Pier at Naval Air Station North Island, where they were apprehended by Navy security and landside Border Patrol agents. Boarding team members aboard the Haddock then intercepted the vessel, detaining one alien, while the second vessel carrying six aliens was interdicted by Station San Diego crewmembers in the San Diego Bay.
In total, 11 adult males, all claiming Mexican nationality, are in U.S. Border Patrol custody.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4202599/coast-guard-interdicts-16-migrants-off-the-coast-of-point-loma/
June 1, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 16 migrants off the coast of Point Loma
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Petrel (WPB-87350) interdicted 16 aliens aboard a 25-foot sailboat, approximately 54 miles southwest, off Point Loma, Saturday.
A C-130 aircraft from Air Station Sacramento was able to vector in the location of the sailing vessel to the crew of the Petrel.
The cutter launched a boarding team was able to interdict the vessel without any use of force and found 16 aliens aboard the vessel, all claiming Mexican nationality.
All aliens aboard were transferred to the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol at Ballast Point, Saturday afternoon.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4202789/coast-guard-interdicts-12-migrants-off-the-coast-of-point-loma/
June 1, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 12 migrants off the coast of Point Loma
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO — A crew from Coast Guard Station San Diego interdicted 12 aliens from a 35-foot vessel, approximately 10 miles west off Point Loma, Sunday.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., Coast Guard Station San Diego boarded a suspicious closed-cabin vessel and discovered 12 aliens aboard, all claiming Mexican nationality.
All aliens aboard were transferred to the custody of U.S. Border Patrol at Imperial Beach, Sunday afternoon.
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Note this and the interdiction above were done by small units near San Diego and the Mexican border on a weekend. That seems to be a pattern emerging.
Chuck have your heard, they cancel 11th National Security Cutter.
Also, how about get rid of this stuff to do a reply!
@ Robert Cullison, thanks I just saw the DHS announcement. I will do a post.
I am not sure what you mean here, “Also, how about get rid of this stuff to do a reply!”
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4212554/coast-guard-interdicts-9-aliens-near-alamitos-bay-calif/
June 11, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 9 aliens near Alamitos Bay, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Public Affairs: (206) 815-6689
LOS ANGELES — A boat crew from Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach interdicted nine aliens aboard a recreational vessel, approximately three miles south of the Alamitos Bay entrance, Sunday evening.
At approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday, a boat crew from Station Los Angeles-Long Beach reported a suspicious vessel while on patrol.
Station Los Angeles-Long Beach interdicted the vessel without any use of force and found nine aliens aboard the vessel, all claiming Mexican nationality, and one U.S. citizen.
The vessel and all persons aboard were transferred to the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol on Sunday evening.
My guess would be that it will go to either Austal or Bollinger
July 5, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts three aliens 10 miles off Imperial Beach
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Public Affairs: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO – Coast Guard Station San Diego interdicted three aliens aboard a 16-foot motorboat approximately 10 miles off Imperial Beach, Saturday.
At 2:11 pm, Station San Diego watch-standers received a report of a vessel displaying suspicious behavior and diverted a small-boat crew to investigate.
The Coast Guard crew pursued the vessel and engaged in disabling fire. A boarding team boarded the vessel and discovered three aliens and an operator, all claiming Mexican nationality.
The vessel and the 4 aliens were transferred to the custody of Imperial Beach Border Patrol at Ballast Point.
July 7, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 7 aliens 7.5 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Public Affairs: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO – Coast Guard Station San Diego interdicted seven suspected aliens aboard a 20-foot vessel approximately 7.5 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, Monday.
At 12:37 a.m., Coast Guard Sector San Diego watch-standers received a call from San Diego Lifeguards for a disabled vessel reporting it had been stranded for several hours.
Coast Guard Cutter David Duren was diverted to the vessel to investigate. The David Duren’s boarding team discovered seven suspected aliens aboard the vessel, two of whom were minors.
Four of the seven individuals had identification, six claimed Mexican nationality, and one claimed Chilean nationality. All seven suspected aliens were taken into custody.
The vessel and the suspected aliens were transported to Ballast Point to be transferred to the custody of Imperial Beach Border Patrol.
I stopped passing along the apparent surge in West Coast migrant interdiction when I had an accident in mid July but thought it might be worth revisiting this change.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4276911/coast-guard-interdicts-7-aliens-off-newport-beach-calif/
Aug. 17, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 7 aliens off Newport Beach, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Public Affairs: 206-815-6689
LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard interdicts seven aliens aboard a 20-foot vessel off the coast of Newport Beach, Calif., Saturday night.
At approximately 9 p.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles–Long Beach received a report from a Station Los Angeles Long Beach boat crew on a routine patrol of a 20-foot vessel with seven people aboard. The Coast Guard boat crew stopped the vessel to conduct a boarding.
During the boarding, the crew identified seven suspected aliens aboard and discovered water intrusion in the bilge. They secured the flooding source and initiated a tow.
The group of aliens consisted of five adult males and two adult females, all with no reported injuries or medical concerns. Three were confirmed Mexican nationals, and the remaining four are suspected Mexican nationals.
All seven aliens and the vessel were transferred to Department of Homeland Security partners.
The Coast Guard continues to work with partner agencies to detect, deter and interdict unlawful maritime migration along the Southern California coastline
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4290609/coast-guard-interdicts-13-aliens-23-miles-west-of-point-loma/
Aug. 30, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 13 aliens 23 miles west of Point Loma
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour (WPC-1129) interdicted 13 aliens aboard a 25-foot cuddy cabin approximately 23 miles west of Point Loma, California, Thursday.
At approximately 5:45 a.m., the cutter’s boarding team intercepted a vessel carrying ten adults and three minors-with all three minors accompanied by their mother. One claimed Guatemalan nationality and the other 12 claimed Mexican nationality.
Crewmembers aboard the Forrest Rednour confiscated the vessel, detained all 13 people, and transferred them to another DHS agency.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4290680/coast-guard-interdicts-6-aliens-10-miles-offshore-dana-point/
Sept. 2, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 6 aliens 10 miles offshore Dana Point
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: (206) 815-6689
LOS ANGELES — A 45-foot Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) boat crew attached to Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach interdicted six aliens aboard a 22-foot pleasure craft approximately 10 miles offshore Dana Point, Saturday afternoon.
At approximately 4:30 p.m., while on patrol, Coast Guard Station Los Angeles–Long Beach discovered the illegal aliens aboard the pleasure craft and reported the event to the Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach Command Center.
One claimed Guatemalan nationality and five claimed Mexican nationality.
All six people were transported to Dana Point and transferred to another DHS agency.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4306039/coast-guard-interdicts-21-people-26-miles-west-of-la-jolla-calif/
Sept. 16, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 21 people 26 miles west of La Jolla, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter David Duren (WPC 1156) interdicted 21 suspected aliens aboard a 30-foot vessel approximately 26 miles west of La Jolla, California, Sunday evening.
At 5:17 p.m., the cutter’s boarding team intercepted the vessel carrying 18 adults and three minors. Two of the minors were unaccompanied teens.
17 people claimed Mexican nationality, three claimed Venezuelan nationality and one claimed Honduran nationality.
Crewmembers aboard the David Duren detained all 21 people onboard and transferred them to another DHS agency at Ballast Point for further investigation.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4310921/coast-guard-interdicts-4-people-10-miles-west-of-point-loma-calif/
Sept. 20, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 4 people 10 miles west of Point Loma, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Benjamin Bottoms (WPC-1132) interdicted four suspected aliens aboard a 20-foot cabin cruiser-style vessel approximately 10 miles west of Point Loma, California, Saturday morning.
At 9:02 a.m., the cutter’s boarding team intercepted the vessel carrying four adults with all persons claiming Mexican nationality.
Crew members aboard the Benjamin Bottoms detained all four people and transferred them to another DHS agency at Ballast Point for further investigation.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4316720/coast-guard-interdicts-4-aliens-in-mission-bay-calif/
Sept. 28, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 4 aliens in Mission Bay, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Public Affairs: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO — A Coast Guard Sector San Diego boarding team interdicted four aliens aboard a 36-foot sailboat in Mission Bay, California, Saturday.
At 11:15 a.m., Coast Guard Sector San Diego watchstanders received a report of a suspicious vessel departing for Mission Bay and directed its boarding team to conduct a landside boarding of the vessel.
The boarding team identified six people aboard the vessel. Four were aliens, including three adults and one unaccompanied minor, who claimed Mexican nationality. Additionally, the boarding team identified two American citizens who claimed to own the vessel.
All six people were taken into custody by another DHS agency, and the vessel was seized.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4317698/coast-guard-interdicts-7-aliens-in-mission-bay-calif/
Sept. 29, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 7 aliens in Mission Bay, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Public Affairs: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard Station San Diego response boat crew members interdicted seven aliens aboard a 25-foot cuddy cabin vessel approximately 7 miles west of Mission Bay, California, Sunday evening.
At approximately 5:10 p.m., the crew spotted a vessel that appeared disabled in the water. When the boat crew approached, the vessel suddenly transited south at high speed in an attempt to evade law enforcement.
The Coast Guard crew attempted to stop the vessel using warning shots, which were ineffective, followed by 15 non-lethal pepper ball rounds. The vessel then rammed the Coast Guard boat, causing minor cosmetic damage. The crew disabled the vessel’s starboard engine with three precision rounds, stopping it approximately 4 miles southwest of Point Loma.
The Coast Guard identified seven aliens aboard, all adult males who claimed Mexican nationality. No serious injuries were reported, though the individuals aboard experienced minor irritation from the pepper ball rounds.
All seven aliens and their vessel were taken into custody and later transferred to our Department of Homeland Security partners.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4317698/coast-guard-interdicts-7-aliens-in-mission-bay-calif/
Sept. 29, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 7 aliens in Mission Bay, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Public Affairs: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard Station San Diego response boat crew members interdicted seven aliens aboard a 25-foot cuddy cabin vessel approximately 7 miles west of Mission Bay, California, Sunday evening.
At approximately 5:10 p.m., the crew spotted a vessel that appeared disabled in the water. When the boat crew approached, the vessel suddenly transited south at high speed in an attempt to evade law enforcement.
The Coast Guard crew attempted to stop the vessel using warning shots, which were ineffective, followed by 15 non-lethal pepper ball rounds. The vessel then rammed the Coast Guard boat, causing minor cosmetic damage. The crew disabled the vessel’s starboard engine with three precision rounds, stopping it approximately 4 miles southwest of Point Loma.
The Coast Guard identified seven aliens aboard, all adult males who claimed Mexican nationality. No serious injuries were reported, though the individuals aboard experienced minor irritation from the pepper ball rounds.
All seven aliens and their vessel were taken into custody and later transferred to our Department of Homeland Security partners.
This boat got further North than most, almost all the way to LA
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4321162/coast-guard-interdicts-7-aliens-near-dana-point/
Oct. 6, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 7 aliens near Dana Point
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Public Affairs: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO —The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Sockeye (WPB-87337) interdicted seven aliens aboard a 24-foot cabin vessel approximately 2 miles south of Dana Point Harbor, California, Friday evening.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., the cutter’s boarding team intercepted the vessel carrying seven adults with all persons claiming Mexican nationality.
Crew members aboard the Sockeye detained all seven people and towed the vessel to the Orange County Sheriff’s Dock, where they were transferred to another DHS agency for further investigation.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4322352/coast-guard-navy-interdict-14-aliens-18-miles-southeast-of-catalina-island-calif/
Oct. 8, 2025
Coast Guard, Navy interdict 14 aliens 18 miles southeast of Catalina Island, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: (206) 815-6689
PACIFIC OCEAN — A U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), interdicted 14 aliens aboard a 33-foot sport fishing vessel approximately 18 miles southeast of Catalina Island, California, Sunday morning.
Watchstanders at the Sector San Diego Joint Harbor Operation Center (JHOC) received notification of a vessel crossing north of the maritime boundary line operating with no navigation lights. Sampson approached the vessel as it loitered in the contiguous zone off San Clemente Island and San Diego and observed two persons aboard the vessel giving the appearance of fishing. When Sampson distanced itself from the vessel, it stopped loitering and continued transiting on a northerly course. Watchstanders at the JHOC then directed Sampson to board the vessel using its attached LEDET.
13 adults aboard the vessel claimed Mexican nationality and one adult claimed Ecuadorian nationality. The 14 aliens and the vessel were brought to Oceanside, CA, and custody of the people was transferred to another Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agency.
Upon mission completion, tactical control of Sampson returned to U.S. 3rd Fleet.
This operation reflects ongoing cooperation between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and interagency partners to disrupt transnational criminal networks operating in the maritime domain.
Sampson is employed under U.S. Northern Command’s maritime homeland defense authorities with a Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment embarked to enable maritime interdiction missions to prevent the flow of illegal drugs and other illegal activity. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to provide additional military forces and capabilities at the southern border.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4323096/coast-guard-interdicts-24-aliens-20-miles-southwest-of-point-loma-calif/
Oct. 13, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 24 aliens 20 miles southwest of Point Loma, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Public Affairs: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour (WPC 1129) interdicted 24 suspected aliens aboard a 40-foot sport fisher approximately 20 miles southwest of Point Loma, California, Sunday morning.
At 5:28 a.m. watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center received notification of an unidentified vessel transiting towards U.S. waters.
The cutter’s boarding team intercepted 24 aliens aboard the vessel. Twenty aliens claimed Mexican nationality, one claimed Canadian nationality, one claimed Argentinian nationality, one claimed Chilean nationality, and one claimed Armenian nationality.
All 24 aliens and the vessel were transported to Ballast Point and transferred to another DHS agency for investigation.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4325126/coast-guard-interdicts-10-aliens-off-point-loma-calif/
Oct. 21, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 10 aliens off Point Loma, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard interdicted 10 suspected aliens approximately 9 miles southwest of Point Loma, Monday.
At approximately 2:30 a.m., watch standers at Coast Guard Sector San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center received notification of an unidentified vessel transiting towards U.S. waters and dispatched a patrolling Coast Guard cutter.
At approximately 4 a.m., a Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour (WPC 1129) boarding team intercepted a 15-foot panga with 10 aliens aboard. All 10 aliens claimed Mexican nationality.
The Coast Guard transported the vessel and all 10 aliens to another Department of Homeland Security agency at Ballast Point.
Oct. 30, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 11 aliens 13 miles northwest of San Diego
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard interdicted 11 suspected aliens approximately 13 miles northwest off the coast of Mission Bay, San Diego, Tuesday.
At approximately 8 a.m., a boarding team from Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour (WPC 1129) intercepted an 18-foot panga with 11 aliens aboard, all claiming Mexican nationality.
The Coast Guard transported the vessel and all 11 aliens to another Department of Homeland Security agency at Ballast Point.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4330965/coast-guard-interdicts-12-aliens-offshore-mission-bay/
Nov. 13, 2025Coast Guard interdicts 12 aliens offshore Mission Bay
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard interdicted 12 suspected aliens approximately 27 miles southwest of Mission Bay, Sunday.
At approximately 2:30 a.m., watch standers at Coast Guard Sector San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center received a report of an unidentified vessel transiting toward U.S. waters and dispatched Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward (WPC 1130) crew members.
Robert Ward’s boarding team was launched to intercept the 20-foot panga. The vessel, with 12 suspected aliens aboard, became noncompliant and attempted to flee. The boarding team pursued and disabled the vessel’s engine by firing several rounds.
There were no reported injuries. Eleven aliens reported Mexican nationality, and one reported El Salvadoran nationality. The Coast Guard transported all 12 aliens to another Department of Homeland Security agency at Ballast Point.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4332590/coast-guard-partner-agencies-continue-to-search-for-aliens-near-imperial-beach/
Nov. 15, 2025
Coast Guard, partner agencies continue to search for aliens near Imperial Beach, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Public Affairs: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard and partner agencies continue to search for additional suspected aliens after a vessel capsized off the coast of Imperial Beach, Friday night.
Four individuals were pronounced deceased, four individuals were taken to a nearby hospital, and one individual was transferred to a Department of Homeland Security agency.
At 11:40 p.m., Coast Guard Sector San Diego watchstanders received a notification from Imperial Beach Border Patrol of a capsized panga-style vessel in the surf near Seacoast Drive in Imperial Beach.
At 11:45 p.m., Sector San Diego received a report of six aliens on the beach. One alien was pronounced deceased by EMS, and another alien was found under the capsized vessel and then rescued.
At 1:45 a.m., Sector San Diego watchstanders received a report from a good Samaritan of a person in the water near Imperial Beach Pier. The Coast Guard Station San Diego boatcrew diverted and located three people in the water, who were then transferred to Ballast Point. The local EMS pronounced all three suspected aliens deceased.
Four of the suspected aliens were transported to a hospital by emergency medical services, and one individual was taken into custody by Imperial Beach Border Patrol. Several of the suspected aliens claimed Mexican nationality; others remain unidentified.
“Our crews and partner agencies responded immediately, but this case demonstrates the severe risks posed to aliens attempting to enter the United States by sea in unstable vessels,” said Capt. Robert Tucker, Sector San Diego commander.
Station San Diego boatcrew and a Coast Guard Air Station Ventura aircrew continue to search for any additional people in the water.
The Coast Guard launched rescue crews from Sector San Diego, Air Station San Diego, Maritime Safety and Security Team Honolulu and Cutter Petrel. Lifeguards from Imperial Beach and San Diego, the San Diego Fire Department, and Imperial Beach Border Patrol also responded.
The incident remains under investigation.
Photo link: DVIDS
Dec. 7, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 11 aliens west of Point Loma, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard interdicted 11 suspected aliens approximately 26 miles west of Point Loma, Saturday.
At approximately 2 p.m., Coast Guard Cutter Haddock (WPB 87347) crew members encountered and boarded a 20-foot cuddy-cabin vessel during a routine Southwest border patrol.
Cutter Haddock’s boarding team discovered and detained 11 suspected aliens aboard the vessel. Six males and five females were taken into custody. All aliens claimed Mexican nationality.
Cutter Haddock’s crew transported the individuals to Coast Guard Sector San Diego. All were transferred to another Department of Homeland Security agency.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4377704/coast-guard-interdicts-15-aliens-near-san-clemente-island/
Jan. 13, 2026
Coast Guard interdicts 15 aliens near San Clemente Island
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO – Coast Guard members interdicted 15 suspected aliens approximately 24 miles southwest of San Clemente Island, Tuesday morning.
At 9:43 p.m., Monday night, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center received a report of an unidentified vessel transiting towards U.S. waters and dispatched Coast Guard Cutter David Duren (WPC 1156) crew members.
The asset that originally reported the vessel later noted that it appeared to have lost propulsion for an unknown reason.
Duren’s boarding team was launched and interdicted the panga, with no use of force being necessary.
All 15 aliens claimed Mexican nationality and were transported by the Coast Guard to another Department of Homeland Security agency at Ballast Point.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4382335/coast-guard-interdicts-9-aliens-west-of-blacks-beach-calif/
(Note Black’s Beach was/is a nude beach.)
Jan. 18, 2026
Coast Guard interdicts 9 aliens west of Black’s Beach, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard members interdict nine suspected aliens approximately 19 miles west of Black’s Beach, Saturday morning.
At 11:39 a.m., crew members aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward (WPC 1130) encountered a cuddy-cabin vessel transiting at a high rate of speed.
The cutter launched a boarding team to intercept the vessel and detained all individuals without the use of force.
All nine aliens claimed Mexican nationality and were transported by the Coast Guard to another Department of Homeland Security agency at Ballast Point.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4407097/coast-guard-interdicts-14-aliens-near-point-loma-calif/
Feb. 15, 2026
Coast Guard interdicts 14 aliens near Point Loma, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour (WPC 1129) interdicted 14 suspected aliens aboard a vessel 18 miles west of San Diego, California, Friday afternoon.
At 4:34 p.m. Forrest Rednour’s crew detected a vessel and launched their boarding team to investigate. The cutter’s boarding team intercepted the 14 aliens aboard the 20-foot cuddy cabin. All 14 aboard claimed Mexican nationality.
The boarding team transferred custody of the aliens to a boatcrew from Coast Guard Station San Diego. The aliens were then transported to Ballast Point and transferred to another DHS agency for investigation.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4413264/coast-guard-and-department-of-homeland-security-partner-agencies-interdict-mult/
Feb. 24, 2026
Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security partner agencies interdict multiple suspected smuggling vessels south of San Clemente Island
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Public Affairs: 206-815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security partner agencies, supported by the U.S. Navy, interdicted five suspected maritime smuggling vessels and apprehended 62 aliens during coordinated operations south of San Clemente Island, Saturday.
At approximately 12:30 p.m., watchstanders at the Sector San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center received reports from a partner agency aircraft of three vessels suspected of smuggling illegal aliens, transiting northbound from Mexican waters. The vessels were described as 20-to-25-foot cuddy cabin-style boats carrying fishing gear and fuel barrels onboard.
The Coast Guard Cutter Haddock (WPB-87347) already on patrol in the area, launched a small boat crew to investigate the first vessel and conduct a boarding. Located approximately 26 miles south of San Clemente Island, the vessel was observed flying a U.S. flag and was compliant during the boarding. Haddock crews reported 10 aliens aboard the vessel, all claiming Mexican nationality.
A Department of Homeland Security partner agency aircraft located a second vessel of interest and directed a law enforcement crew to the vessel’s location, ultimately leading to a pursuit. Failing to comply with law enforcement commands to stop, warning shots were employed to compel the vessel’s compliance. The vessel complied, and 10 additional aliens were identified onboard, all claiming Mexican nationality. All 10 individuals were subsequently embarked aboard the Haddock.
A Department of Homeland Security partner agency vessel then stopped a third vessel suspected of smuggling illegal aliens. Nine additional aliens, all claiming Mexican nationality, were identified and safely embarked aboard the Haddock.
Additional reports of suspected smuggling vessels in the area prompted further response. A U.S. Navy helicopter and small boat crew from the littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS-34) with an embarked Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Team (MLET) assisted in locating and interdicting a fourth cuddy cabin vessel. The Coast Guard MLET identified 16 aliens aboard the vessel, 14 claiming Mexican nationality and two claiming Colombian nationality. All 16 individuals were detained and transferred to the Sentinel-class Forrest Rednour (WPC-1129).
A fifth vessel was later intercepted by a Department of Homeland Security partner agency vessel, which employed warning shots to gain compliance after the vessel failed to obey law enforcement commands to stop. Seventeen aliens were aboard the vessel,16 claiming Mexican nationality and one claiming Guatemalan nationality. All were taken into custody.
In total, crews interdicted five vessels and apprehended 62 aliens in under 90 minutes. The Haddock and Rednour crews transported all aliens to Coast Guard Sector San Diego, where they were transferred to another Department of Homeland Security agency for further processing. One unaccompanied minor was identified among the group.
Department of Homeland Security partner agency personnel seized four of the five vessels. The fifth vessel, which was taking on water and determined to be unseaworthy, was left at sea.
The Coast Guard routinely conducts patrols alongside interagency and Department of War partners to detect suspected maritime smuggling operations and interdict illegal activity, while ensuring the safety of life at sea. This case is an example of the stellar partnerships and complex coordination required amongst all agencies involved.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4413294/coast-guard-interdicts-20-aliens-near-sunset-cliffs-calif/
Feb. 24, 2026
Coast Guard interdicts 20 aliens near Sunset Cliffs, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard interdicted 20 suspected aliens approximately 8 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, Sunday.
At approximately 8:30 p.m., Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour (WPC-1129) crew members observed an 18-foot panga-style vessel transiting into U.S. waters and dispatched a boarding team to intercept.
The Rednour’s boarding team interdicted the vessel and identified 20 suspected aliens aboard; 19 claiming Mexican nationality and one claiming Sudanese nationality.
A Coast Guard Station San Diego boat crew provided assistance by transporting the vessel and all 20 suspected aliens to Department of Homeland Security personnel at Ballast
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4418531/coast-guard-interdicts-14-aliens-near-point-loma/
March 1, 2026
Coast Guard interdicts 14 aliens near Point Loma
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard interdicted 14 suspected aliens approximately 10 miles southwest of Point Loma, San Diego, Sunday.
At approximately 12 a.m., U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations detected a panga-style vessel transiting into U.S. waters and requested Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour (WPC 1129) to intercept.
The Rednour’s boarding team interdicted the vessel and identified 14 suspected aliens aboard. The individuals claimed nationality from El Salvador, Nicaragua, Columbia, Guatemala, and Mexico.All suspected aliens were transported to Imperial Beach Border Patrol at Ballast Point.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4435858/coast-guard-interdicts-11-aliens-near-imperial-beach/
March 16, 2026
Coast Guard interdicts 11 aliens near Imperial Beach
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard interdicted 11 suspected aliens approximately 7 miles west of Imperial Beach, Sunday.
At approximately 12:57 p.m., crew members aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Sea Otter (WPB-87362) observed a vessel transiting into U.S. waters and dispatched a boarding team to intercept.
The Sea Otter’s boarding team interdicted the vessel and identified 11 suspected aliens aboard, all claiming Mexican nationality.
A Coast Guard Station San Diego boat crew assisted by transporting the vessel and all 11 suspected aliens to Border Patrol at Ballast Point.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4443806/coast-guard-interdicts-12-aliens-off-san-diego/
March 25, 2026
Coast Guard interdicts 12 aliens off San Diego
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — A Coast Guard boarding team interdicted 12 suspected aliens Monday offshore San Diego.
At 6:09 a.m., watchstanders detected a panga-style vessel transiting north into U.S. waters. A boarding team from a Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team deployed to intercept.
The boarding team issued commands for the vessel to stop, but the operator failed to comply and attempted to flee. The crew employed graduated use of force, which resulted in disabling fire.
Boarding team members identified 12 suspected aliens aboard, all claiming Mexican nationality.
All 12 aliens were transferred to U.S. Border Patrol personnel at Ballast Point in Imperial Beach.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4446499/coast-guard-interdicts-8-aliens-offshore-san-diego/
March 27, 2026
Coast Guard interdicts 8 aliens offshore San Diego
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — A Coast Guard boarding team interdicted eight suspected aliens three miles offshore San Diego, Wednesday.
At 8:27 a.m. the Joint Harbor Operations Center identified a suspicious vessel and diverted a boatcrew from Station San Diego to intercept.
The vessel complied with no use of force necessary.
Boarding team members identified eight suspected aliens aboard, all claiming Mexican nationality.
All eight aliens were transferred to U.S. Border Patrol personnel.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4446532/coast-guard-interdicts-6-aliens-offshore-san-diego/
March 27, 2026
Coast Guard interdicts 6 aliens offshore San Diego
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard boarding teams interdicted six suspected aliens offshore San Diego, Thursday afternoon.
At 4:38 p.m., watchstanders detected a vessel, Down Time, crossing north into U.S. waters.
A boarding team from Coast Guard Cutter David Duren (WPC 1156) was actively boarding another vessel, Flying Fish, when they were diverted to intercept.
David Duren’s boarding team interdicted Down Time without use of force necessary and identified 3 suspected aliens aboard. Two claiming Mexican nationality, and one making separate claims of United States and Mexican nationality.
Meanwhile, a boarding team from a Coast Guard Maritime Security and Safety Team (MSST) was deployed to finish the boarding of Flying Fish and escort them to port.
During escort, Flying Fish altered course back south and increased speed to evade the MSST boarding team. The team employed gradual use of force, which resulted in disabling fire to stop the engines and gain control of the vessel.
The MSST boarding team identified 3 suspected aliens aboard, all claiming Mexican nationality
All six aliens were transferred to U.S. Border Patrol custody at Ballast Point.
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4446535/coast-guard-interdicts-15-aliens-offshore-san-diego/
March 27, 2026
Coast Guard interdicts 15 aliens offshore San Diego
U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District Phone: (206) 815-6689
SAN DIEGO — A Coast Guard boarding team interdicted 15 suspected aliens 16 miles offshore San Diego, Friday morning.
At 4:09 a.m., Coast Guard Cutter David Duren (WPC 1156) crew members detected a suspicious vessel and launched a boat crew to investigate.
The vessel, a 30-foot cabin cruiser, attempted to flee, but stopped shortly afterwards with no use of force necessary.
Boarding team members identified 15 suspected aliens aboard, all claiming Mexican nationality.
All 15 aliens were transferred to U.S. Border Patrol personnel at Ballast Point.