United States Coast Guard California authorities said six people are suspected in a deadly human-smuggling incident on the Golden State's southwest border last week.
These events involved more than 60 people and took place between Dec. 23 and Dec. 29, according to the USCG.
Statement published on branch X account He said that many people lost their lives during those events, but did not give any other details.
The U.S. Coast Guard in California says six people suspected of involvement in deadly human smuggling incidents along the state's southwest border last week have been arrested. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
“Sadly, this effort has cost many lives. Going to sea in unfit boats with unqualified captains in cold, unforgiving waters is dangerous,” the statement read.
On December 11, the USCG issued a similar statement saying that 14 people are suspected people smugglers incidents involving 73 people over a seven-day period.
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Seaplane Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter. (Photos by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC)
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They cited potential problems and water temperature below 60 degrees, which can cause hypothermia in less than 30 minutes.
“Attempts to cheat put lives at serious risk,” the USCG said.