Coast Guard interdicts 10 aliens near San Clemente Island

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/24/2026 02:45 PM EDT

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Coast Guard interdicts 10 aliens near San Clemente Island
05/24/2026 02:09 PM EDT

A Coast Guard boarding team assigned to the 87-foot Marine Protector-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Haddock (WPB 87347) interdicted 10 suspected aliens approximately 27 miles east of San Clemente Island, Friday.
A Coast Guard boarding team assigned to the 87-foot Marine Protector-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Haddock (WPB 87347) conducts a vessel boarding approximately 27 miles east of San Clemente Island, California, May 22, 2026. During the boarding, 10 suspected aliens were identified, all claiming Mexican nationality. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)