Click to view full size
Migrants considering illegal entry into the United States through maritime routes are being warned that criminal networks transporting people by sea often place little value on human life, with some smugglers locking women and children into confined spaces or abandoning passengers when danger arises.
Speaking during a media briefing and demonstration in San Diego Bay on Thursday, Justin Brooks said migrant smuggling operations have repeatedly created life-threatening situations for people paying thousands of dollars to make the journey.
The warning comes as the US Coast Guard and Border Patrol continue expanding maritime enforcement using fast interceptor vessels, aerial surveillance, and technologies, including artificial intelligence-supported monitoring systems and sensors designed to detect illegal crossings.
The portable companion to gazettE. Get notifications, track read articles, and more. The latest news from Trinidad and Tobago, in one place.
Related stories
See articles related to "US Coast Guard warns migrants: Smugglers “do not value human life”"