Some 25 migrants were repatriated to Cuba on Wednesday (June 7) by the US Coast Guard following one encounter originating from island.

Lt. Travis Poulos, Coast Guard District Seven in a statement on Wednesday said that: “our crews carried out another successful rescue and repatriation back to Cuba, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while upholding maritime security.”

He added that: “this operation highlights the Coast Guard’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws while preserving human life at sea.”

The Coast Guard and its Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast partners have been maintaining a presence in the air and on the waters to detect and deter migrants from attempting to unlawfully enter the US via maritime domain.

Since October 1, 2022, Coast Guard crews interdicted or encountered 6,701 Cubans and 4,512 Haitian migrants. Once aboard a Coast Guard cutter, all migrants receive food, water, shelter and basic medical attention.