SAN JUAN – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), working jointly with the Caribbean Corridor Strike Force (CCSF) partners, seized 2,325 pounds of cocaine Oct. 13, from a go-fast vessel near Las Paulinas Beach in the municipality of Luquillo. The cocaine has an estimated street value of $29.6 million. “HSI is […]
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Venezuelan Native Admits To Smuggling 357 Pounds of Marijuana By Martinique
CHRISTIANSTED – A native of Venezuela admitted to federal charges of smuggling 357 pounds of marijuana into the territory. Manuel Rodriguez, 32, of Caracas, pled guilty in U.S. District Court on Thursday to one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance on Board a Vessel, U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert said. This federal offense carries […]
U.S. Coast Guard Keeps 22 Dominicans From Coming To America Illegally By Sea
SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated 22 migrants to the Dominican Republic on Wednesday. The migrants were interdicted as the result of two separate cases by the Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser in the Mona Pass during efforts in support of Operation Unified Resolve, Operation Caribbean Guard and the Caribbean Border Interagency Group. […]
Five of Seven Venezuelan Natives on Vessel Have Now Pleaded Guilty To Marijuana Smuggling
CHRISTIANSTED – Two Venezuelan natives admitted in federal court to their respective roles in bringing 357 pounds of marijuana to the region. Felix Gomez, 38, and Rosauro Morao, 43, each pled guilty on Wednesday in U.S. District Court to one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance on Board a Vessel, United States Attorney Gretchen […]
Venezuelan National Admits To Trying To Smuggle 357 Pounds of Marijuana in Region
U.S. COAST GUARD CUTTER DONALD HORSLEY (FILE PHOTO) CHRISTIANSTED – A Venezuelan native admitted in federal court today to trying to smuggle about 357 pounds of marijuana into the region. Juan Rodriguez, 26, of Venezuela, pled guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of possession of a controlled substance on board a vessel, U.S. […]