The US Coast Guard announced in a press release, that they have sent 43 undocumented immigrants to the Dominican Republic after their boat was intercepted as it headed for Puerto Rico, on Sunday, 12 August 2018.
The repatriation followed the interception of two migrant vessels near Puerto Rico last week, one with 19 migrants and a second with 37 people, the release explained.
In addition to 43 migrants sent to the Dominican Republic, 13 were transferred to Puerto Rico, one of whom was transported to a hospital and 12 detained to face potential federal criminal immigration charges for attempted illegal re-entry into the United States, the release said.
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Gov Delivery
14 August 2018
