On April 3, 2026, the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG) intercepted an unregistered and unmarked vessel off the south coast of Trinidad. The vessel, a pirogue, was carrying 13 Venezuelan nationals, including two infants. The interception took place during the TTCG’s routine maritime patrol operations.
Following the interception, all individuals onboard and their belongings were handed over to the relevant authorities for processing. The TTCG confirmed the development in an official media release.
The TTCG is tasked with the responsibility of safeguarding Trinidad and Tobago’s maritime borders. This interception exemplifies the active patrol operations the Coast Guard maintains to deter illegal maritime activities.
The incident forms part of the TTCG’s ongoing efforts to monitor and secure the nation’s coastal areas, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining security and order in the region.
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