The contraband offloaded was interdicted off the coasts of Jamaica, Haiti, and Colombia, and represented three separate cases involving suspected drug smuggling vessel interdictions. Keep Reading
"This mission is as much a humanitarian response as it is a border security mission and it is our responsibility to do everything we can do to train," says Coast Guard commander. Keep Reading
Collaboration is essential for Caribbean countries in their efforts to strengthen maritime security to protect citizens and unlock the potential of the blue economy. Keep Reading
During a routine patrol in the Mona Passage Thursday night, the crew of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection aircraft initially detected a group of migrants traveling aboard a 20-foot wooden and overloaded makeshift boat. Keep Reading
Air and Marine interdiction agents intercept, apprehend, and disrupt threats in the land, sea, and air domains as they move toward or across the borders of the United States and enforce more than 400 federal, state and local laws. Keep Reading
“The threat of cyberattacks in the Caribbean is increasing and is indeed a reality for our security and safety,” prime minister says. Keep Reading
“The waters of the Caribbean and Florida Straits are dangerous and unforgiving for migrants on illegal voyages, in overloaded vessels with little or no safety gear, needlessly placing lives at risk." Keep Reading
“There are individuals who have been radicalized, where this pernicious message has taken root... I think it's an area that we all have to take under consideration,” said Adm. Kurt Tidd. Keep Reading
Stressing that the Caribbean is America's "third border," Tillerson says Caribbean Basin Security Initiative will be expanded. Keep Reading
