The US Coast Guard captured two unauthorized immigrants off the coast of Massachusetts last week.
During a normal boat inspection on Thursday, the boarding team discovered that two of the six crew members did not hold US citizenship.
This breaches a law requiring at least 75% of a staff to be citizens.
“The Coast Guard stands firm in its mission to safeguard our waters and enforce the law,” Lt. Samantha Corcoran said in a release . “This detention highlights our vital role in upholding maritime regulations and protecting national security at sea.”
The two males were seized and turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials from the Boston Field Office.