Human Smuggling Vessel Intercepted Near Bahamas With 21 People Onboard

Air and Marine Operations (AMO) units intercepted a human smuggling vessel near Freeport on May 11, 2026.

An AMO aircrew first spotted a suspicious cabin cruiser at approximately 11:00 a.m. and relayed its location to marine units for tracking.

Following hours of coordinated surveillance, two AMO marine units intercepted the vessel.

Onboard, agents discovered a human smuggling operation with 21 people. All individuals were transferred to the USCG Cutter Raymond Evans.