Coast Guard officials in California have reported that six suspects are connected to deadly human smuggling incidents that occurred at the state's southwest border last week. These events involved more than 60 individuals and were documented during a timeframe from December 23 to December 29. Although a statement released on the Coast Guard's X account acknowledged the loss of many lives during these operations, it did not go into specifics about the incidents.
The Coast Guard highlighted the extreme risks involved in attempting to cross the ocean in poorly constructed vessels operated by unlicensed individuals, especially in treacherous weather conditions. In a previous announcement on December 11, they also reported a separate incident involving 14 suspects in human smuggling operations that included 73 migrants over the course of a week. They noted that the cold water temperatures, which were below 60 degrees, pose a serious risk of hypothermia that can affect individuals in under half an hour. The Coast Guard's statements serve as a stark reminder of the life-threatening dangers associated with smuggling attempts.
18 Comments
Karamba
🙏 I pray for a day when no one will have to risk their lives to come to America in search of a better life. 🙏
Rotfront
🙏 These smugglers are criminals and need to be punished to the fullest extent of the law. 🙏
Karamba
🙏 We need to do more to address the root causes of migration so that people don't feel the need to risk their lives to come to America. 🙏
Matzomaster
🙏 Thank you to the Coast Guard for their hard work in rescuing these migrants. 🙏
Rotfront
🙏 I hope that these incidents will serve as a deterrent to others who are considering smuggling people into the country. 🙏
Karamba
🙏 I support the Coast Guard's efforts to secure our borders and prevent human trafficking. 🙏
Loubianka
🙏 Thank you to the Coast Guard for their efforts in stopping these smugglers and saving lives. 🙏
BuggaBoom
🙏 I am glad that these smugglers were caught and brought to justice. 🙏
KittyKat
🙏 I am proud of the Coast Guard for their commitment to saving lives. 🙏
Katchuka
🙏 I am grateful for the men and women of the Coast Guard who risk their lives to save others. 🙏
Noir Black
🙏 I pray for the families of those who were lost at sea. 🙏
Eugene Alta
💔 My heart breaks for those who lost their lives in these tragic incidents. This needs to stop! 💔
Karamba
🙏 I support the Coast Guard's efforts to combat human smuggling. 🙏
Rotfront
🤬🤬🤬 The Coast Guard needs to do more to stop these smugglers!🤬🤬🤬
dedus mopedus
🙏 We need to do more to help refugees and migrants. 🙏
ytkonos
💔 This is so sad. These people were just trying to escape violence and poverty. 💔
lettlelenok
🙏 I am grateful that these migrants were rescued and are safe. 🙏
BuggaBoom
😠 This is a wake-up call for all of us. We need to do more to help refugees and migrants. 😠