U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted a vessel carrying 240 Haitian migrants at sea on June 4, 2026, before it reached U.S. soil.
The CBP Air Interdiction Agents discovered the overcrowded boat while it was en route to American shores. Turks and Caicos authorities subsequently rescued all passengers and took them into custody prior to their arrival near U.S. territory.
According to U.S. officials, the vessel contained 191 adult males, 44 adult females, and five minors. The boat was taking on water and in danger of sinking when intercepted by agents.
In a statement released by CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott: “This week, Air Interdiction Agents located a vessel carrying 240 migrants from Haiti attempting an illegal maritime migration. The overcrowded vessel was taking on water and in danger of sinking. Our personnel helped prevent what could have been a catastrophic loss of life while stopping yet another illegal migration attempt.”
CBP confirmed that the passengers did not reach U.S. soil following the interdiction.