Homeland Security, 27 February 2026

6 SMUGGLING VESSELS APPREHENDED

Since our southern border is more secure than ever before, cartels are being forced to try to smuggle through our nation’s maritime waters.

This past weekend, DHS law enforcement interdicted six suspected maritime smuggling vessels and… pic.twitter.com/8Pl5bp4XR1

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) February 27, 2026

… apprehended 82 migrants off the coast of California.

Our work to keep our nation safe never ends. We stand ready to protect our Homeland from smugglers on the land, air, and sea.