Coast Guard repatriates 140 migrants to Dominican Republic, following 2 vessel interdictions in the Mona Passage

09/23/2023 02:00 PM EDT

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Doyle crew repatriated 140 migrants between Friday and Saturday to Dominican Republic, following the interdiction of two makeshift vessels in Mona Passage waters west coast of Puerto Rico. “Anyone taking part in an irregular migration voyage aboard a grossly overloaded vessel is putting their life in danger,” said Capt. José E. Díaz, Coast Guard Sector San Juan commander. “The Coast Guard is fully committed alongside our fellow partner agencies to work diligently in stopping these unlawful voyages to prevent the needless loss of life at sea.”