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Coast Guard intercepts boat carrying 19 undocumented individuals

Local | By Correspondent September 21, 2023

WILLEMSTAD - On September 20th around 11:00 PM, the Coast Guard detected a vessel heading towards Curaçao. The crew of the Jaguar vessel was immediately alerted and, along with a Metal Shark, approached the area near Piscadera where the vessel was heading.  

 

After interception, it was confirmed that the vessel had 19 individuals on board, including 7 women, 7 men, and five underage children. All individuals have been handed over to the police. 

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