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Coast Guard stops 37 people from entering U.S. illegally off Southern California coast
The U.S. Coast Guard apprehended 37 individuals attempting to enter the U.S. by sea near Southern California last month.
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The U.S. Coast Guard reported that 37 immigrants were intercepted while trying to enter the United States illegally by sea off the Southern California coast during October.
These apprehensions occurred during multiple patrols between October 5 and October 30, according to KTLA 5.
One specific incident involved a Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team discovering 13 people aboard a 24-foot vessel.
The Coast Guard's efforts are part of ongoing maritime patrols to prevent unauthorized entry into the country via coastal waters in the Southern California region.
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