Last July 3. a Falcon jet from Air Station San Diego sighted two vessels engaged in this trade in human life off the Mexican coast. The next day another ship was located. In all. 8 Coast Guard cutters and 3 San Diegobased patrol boats intercepted these vessels resulting in the interdiction of 695 illegal migrants. who were returned to China. In the end. the 3 vessels were seized and 37 smugglers are under arrest in Mexico. That dramatic incident held the Nations attention. however. Mr. Chairman. what was less noticed was the humanitarian aid provided to these migrants by the Coast Guard. During this 13day operation. the Coast Guard transported 128 people in need of medical care from these vessels. The service also provided these distressed vessels with emergency equipment. medical supplies. and food.
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