The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced that it interdicted a boat carrying three migrants in San Diego after engaging in “disabling fire” while pursuing the vessel.
The body added in a social media publication that the boat was 16 feet long and the incident took place near Imperial Beach. Officers also found an “operator” along with the three migrants on the boat.
USCG Station San Diego interdicted 3 aliens aboard a 16-FT vessel near Imperial Beach, Saturday. The Coast Guard crew pursued the vessel, engaged in disabling fire and discovered the 3 aliens and an operator. pic.twitter.com/UfPh5OH8pN
— USCG Southern California (@USCGSoCal) July 6, 2025
Several such incidents have taken place over the past months, especially as the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration discourages migrants to take land routes to enter the U.S…