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CBP, Coast Guard intercept 22 migrants including 13 Chinese nationals off Florida

U.S. authorities stopped a smuggling vessel near Key Largo in a rare maritime interception; sources called the attempt to enter via Caribbean routes 'extremely dangerous.'

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What to know

  • A smuggling vessel carrying 22 migrants—13 Chinese nationals, 8 Ecuadorians, 1 Dominican, and 1 suspected Cuban smuggler—was intercepted near Key Largo on September 15 by CBP and Coast Guard.
  • Chinese nationals attempting entry via maritime Caribbean routes is rare; they historically used land routes through California and Texas during the Biden administration.
  • Sources characterized the interdiction as preventing an 'extremely dangerous' attempt and stressed the risks of maritime smuggling voyages.

“this interdiction demonstrates the strength of our maritime partnerships and our commitment to stopping human smuggling organizations before they can put more lives at risk.”

Andres Blanco, CBP Air and Marine Operations Southeast Region Executive Director · Fox News ↗ · Sep 20

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CBP, Coast Guard intercept 22 migrants including 13 Chinese nationals off Florida
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 3:47 AM ET
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    Fox News reports rarity of Chinese nationals on Caribbean maritime routes

    Sources emphasized to Fox News that it is extremely rare for Chinese nationals to attempt entry through maritime Caribbean routes typically used by Haitians, Dominicans and Cubans. The report notes that during the Biden administration, Chinese nationals typically entered through land routes in California and Texas, now subject to tighter enforcement under the Trump administration.

    “attempting to enter the United States illegally by sea is extremely dangerous and will not go undetected.”
    — Andres Blanco, CBP Air and Marine Operations Southeast Region Executive Director · source

    • WATCH: A smuggling boat carrying 22 illegal immigrants, including 13 Chinese nationals, was intercepted off the Florida coast in what sources call a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. CBP says an aircraft spotted the vessel near Key Largo before agents and

      @FoxNewsX1d ago3.4k▲view on X ↗
  2. background

    CBP and Coast Guard intercept vessel with 22 migrants off Key Largo — A CBP Air and Marine Operations aircraft detected a 27-foot cuddy cabin vessel near Angelfish Creek, Florida. The interdiction resulted in the apprehension of 13 Chinese nationals, eight Ecuadorian nationals, one Dominican national, and one suspected Cuban smuggler. All migrants were arrested without incident.

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