March 7, 2023
A VESSEL intercepted on Sunday by the US Coast Guard entering Bahamian waters. The Coast Guard Cutter Tampa spotted the overloaded vessel, eventually intercepting it after several hours, during which some occupants of the vessel threatened to harm children on board if the Coast Guard came closer.
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