DATE: September 16, 2009 4:50:28 PM PDT
Imagery release- DHS agencies, Sheriff's apprehend suspected migrants
***Follow links for imagery***

 

   

Coast Guard Public Affairs Detachment San Diego

 

DHS USCG Banner

Imagery

 Release

Date: Sept. 16, 2009                                         Contact: Petty Officer 3rd Class Henry Dunphy (619) 252-1304 henry.g.dunphy@uscg.mil           

DHS agencies, Sheriffs apprehend suspected migrants 

SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard Cutter Petrel transports 23 suspected migrants to Sector San Diego after being apprehended Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. Customs and Border Protection notified the Coast Guard about the suspected migrants early this morning, the migrants were spotted by a Sector San Diego helicopter eight miles off shore from Carlsbad, Calif., were then apprehended by a CBP boat crew, transferred to the Petrel, and transported to Sector San Diego.

Click thumbnails to view video / high-res images:

SAN DIEGO - The Coast Guard Cutter Petrel transports 23 suspected migrants to Sector San Diego after being apprehended Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Customs and Border Protection notified the Coast Guard about the suspected migrants early this morning, the migrants were spotted by a Sector San Diego helicopter eight miles off shore from Carlsbad, Calif., were then apprehended by the Petrel, and transported to Sector San Diego. Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Henry G. Dunphy, U.S. Coast Guard.

Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Henry G. Dunphy, U.S. Coast Guard.

SAN DIEGO - The Coast Guard Cutter Petrel transports 23 suspected migrants to Sector San Diego after being apprehended Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Customs and Border Protection notified the Coast Guard about the suspected migrants early this morning, the migrants were spotted by a Sector San Diego helicopter eight miles off shore from Carlsbad, Calif., were then apprehended by the Petrel, and transported to Sector San Diego. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy, U.S. Coast Guard.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy, U.S. Coast Guard.

SAN DIEGO – The Coast Guard Cutter Petrel transports 23 suspected migrants to Sector San Diego after being apprehended Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. Customs and Border Protection notified the Coast Guard about the suspected migrants early this morning, the migrants were spotted by a Sector San Diego helicopter eight miles off shore from Carlsbad, Calif., were then apprehended by the Petrel, and transported to Sector San Diego. Photo by Petty Officer Allyson E.T. Conroy, U.S. Coast Guard.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy, U.S. Coast Guard.

SAN DIEGO - The Coast Guard Cutter Petrel transports 23 suspected migrants to Sector San Diego after being apprehended Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. Customs and Border Protection notified the Coast Guard about the suspected migrants early this morning, the migrants were spotted by a Sector San Diego helicopter eight miles off shore from Carlsbad, Calif., were then apprehended by the Petrel, and transported to Sector San Diego. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy, U.S. Coast Guard.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy, U.S. Coast Guard.

SAN DIEGO - Seaman Blayne Glass, of the Coast Guard Cutter Petrol, throws over line two as the cutter moors to the pier at Sector San Diego the morning of Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Customs and Border Protection notified the Coast Guard about the suspected migrants early this morning, the migrants were spotted by a Sector San Diego helicopter eight miles off shore from Carlsbad, Calif., were then apprehended by the Petrel, and transported to Sector San Diego. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy, U.S. Coast Guard.

Photo by Petty Officer Allyson E.T. Conroy, U.S. Coast Guard.

SAN DIEGO - The Coast Guard Cutter Petrel transports 23 suspected migrants to Sector San Diego after being apprehended Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Customs and Border Protection notified the Coast Guard about the suspected migrants early this morning, the migrants were spotted by a Sector San Diego helicopter eight miles off shore from Carlsbad, Calif., were then apprehended by the Petrel, and transported to Sector San Diego. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy, U.S. Coast Guard.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy, U.S. Coast Guard.

SAN DIEGO - The Coast Guard Cutter Petrel transports 23 suspected migrants to Sector San Diego after being apprehended Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Customs and Border Protection notified the Coast Guard about the suspected migrants early this morning, the migrants were spotted by a Sector San Diego helicopter eight miles off shore from Carlsbad, Calif., where then apprehended by the Petrel, and transported to Sector San Diego. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy, U.S. Coast Guard.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy, U.S. Coast Guard.

 ###

Saving Lives and Guarding the Coast Since 1790.
The United States Coast Guard -- Proud History. Powerful Future.

 

 

 

Printer Friendly Versionprinter friendly