If we are going out to do a rescue operation and people are already on the boat, typically if the boat is safe—and it's the captain of the boat who will communicate with the captain of the Coast Guard vessel to determine that—the people will stay on board. If the people are in the water and they are rescued, we have procedures in place to treat the people and provide them with the proper support. If it is determined at that point that this is as a result of illegal activity, then we will notify the proper agency to come and support.
On December 8th, 2016. See this statement in context.