CBP and Coast Guard apprehend 60 smugglers in California maritime operations

10 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 25

From April 17-21, joint teams interdicted three boats off southern California, detaining 60 individuals, mostly Mexican nationals, near San Clemente Island, San Nicolas Island, and in a 25-foot cuddy cabin vessel.
Many apprehended had criminal histories including drug trafficking, aggravated assault, and burglary. The Coast Guard’s Florence Finch and Terrel Horne cutters transported detainees for processing by U.S. Border Patrol.
Officials highlight the risks posed by overcrowded, unsafe vessels. Border crossings and apprehensions have significantly decreased during President Trump’s administration, reaching historic lows in the current fiscal year.

Are Mexico's port control efforts enough to satisfy U.S. security demands?

Why are smugglers attempting risky sea voyages if land crossings are down 90%?

If border encounters are at a historic low, why is the U.S. deploying more AI surveillance?

Is the true border threat shifting from the southern coast to the northern border?

Will microwave weapons be the new tool for stopping smuggler boats at sea?

Can new AI border towers secure the coast without spying on nearby neighborhoods?