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United States Coast Guard California officials said six people are suspected in deadly human trafficking events on the Golden State’s southwest border last week.
The incidents involved more than 60 people and took place between Dec. 23 and Dec. 29, according to the USCG.
A statement published in account X of the branch He said many lives were lost during the incidents, but did not provide further details.
U.S. Coast Guard officials in California said six people are suspected of being involved in fatal human trafficking events on the state’s southwest border over the past week. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
“Tragically, this effort has claimed many lives. Taking to the ocean in unseaworthy vessels with unlicensed captains in cold, unforgiving waters is deadly,” the statement read.
On December 11, the USCG released a similar statement saying 14 people were suspected of human trafficking events involving 73 people over a seven-day period.
THE COAST GUARD ARRESTS MORE THAN 20 MIGRANTS ON BOAT OFF THE CALIFORNIA COAST
A Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter. (AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
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They cited possible complications with water temperatures below 60 degrees, which can cause hypothermia in less than 30 minutes.
“Smuggling attempts put lives at extreme risk,” the USCG said.
