U.S. Border Patrol and Puerto Rico Police Apprehend 6 Aliens after Landing in Western Puerto Rico
Release Date:
November 1, 2017
Agency and partners remain vigilant during the Hurricane Maria recovery process
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Agents and the Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD) agents apprehended 6 undocumented aliens from the Dominican Republic is after they landed inside a “yola” vessel in the coast of the town of Aguada.
“Even while we partake in the recovery process after the hurricane, our Border Patrol Agents and our partners remain vigilant to deter smuggling attempts into Puerto Rico’s coast, stated Ramiro Cerrillo, Chief Patrol Agent for the Ramey Sector. “We maintain a robust posture and through the Operation Stonegarden grant, we expand our reach and capabilities to respond.”
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