Crime

Five Dominican Republic Migrants And 3 Roosters Intercepted Near Rincon, Puerto Rico

U.S Customs and Border Patrol (C.B.P.) apprehended five illegal aliens from the Dominican Republic that were intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday near the coast of Rincon, CBP announced Wednesday. Three roosters were found onboard the intercepted wooden vessel. Jose Rodolfo Morla and Jose Alberto Santana-Mejia, citizens of the Dominican Republic, will appear today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce J. McGiverin, charged with a violation to Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326, for attempted re-entry after previous removal or deportation. “To smuggle roosters into Puerto Rico, without the necessary precautions, poses a threat to the local poultry industry,” stated Ramiro Cerrillo, Chief Patrol Agent for Ramey Sector in Aguadilla. “Our agents remain vigilant to deter smuggling of any item that violates US laws.” On May 26, Ramey Border Patrol agents detected a small vessel near the coast of Rincon, PR. The agents coordinated for intercept with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Co...