On March 30, U.S. maritime law enforcement rescued 18 individuals from a distressed vessel near San Diego after it suffered an engine failure. Among the occupants were 17 Mexican nationals, including two minors. This incident reflects a growing trend in maritime migrant smuggling, as federal authorities expect more such occurrences due to tightened land border enforcement under the Trump administration. The Coast Guard reported several recent smuggling incidents and collaboration with the Navy highlights a broader effort to curb immigration at sea.
On March 30, maritime law enforcement officials rescued a distressed vessel southwest of San Diego, highlighting increased maritime migrant smuggling due to stricter land border policies.
Federal authorities anticipate a rise in maritime immigration as the Trump administration ramps up land border enforcement, leading to more Coast Guard and Navy responses at sea.
The Coast Guard has been actively involved in pursuing and responding to smuggling ventures off San Diego, prompting a significant increase in maritime patrol efforts.
In just the last week of March, the Southern California Coast Guard recorded nine maritime smuggling incidents involving 60 individuals, an alarming trend in migrant crossings.
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