U.S. Coast Guard Returns 99 Immigrants to Haiti

A law enforcement boat crew from Coast Guard Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906) intercepts an overloaded vessel with Haitian aliens approximately 35 miles north of Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Mar. 27, 2025. The aliens were repatriated back to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, April 1, 2025 following the interdiction. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

MIAMI – U.S.Coast Guard Cutter Seneca’s crew repatriated 99 aliens to Haiti on Tuesday, following a maritime interdiction approximately 35 miles north of Cap-Haitien, Haiti.

A Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations aircrew notified Coast Guard District Seven watchstanders on Thursday of an approximate 35-foot overloaded vessel transiting north toward the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“The Coast Guard remains steadfast in our defense of the U.S. maritime borders and approaches with patrols in the Florida Straits, Windward and Mona Passages to interdict unlawful maritime migration attempts before they reach our shores,” said Lt. Cmdr. Brent Pearson, Coast Guard liaison officer to U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince.

“Attempting illegal migration in overloaded, unsafe vessels with no safety equipment is extremely dangerous and puts you and your loved one’s lives at risk. Don’t take to the sea just to be sent back.”