海关与边境保护局在美属维尔京群岛扣押多艘未按规定报到的船只：首次违规罚5000美元
美国海关与边境保护局（CBP）通报，其海上执法单位近日在美属维尔京群岛扣押多艘涉嫌未按规定办理抵达报到的船只，并提醒船民违规将面临高额罚款乃至船只没收。（GSM 据美国海关与边境保护局通报报道）
CBP 负责波多黎各与美属维尔京群岛的圣胡安外勤办公室表示，按规定进入该领地的船只必须依法向 CBP 报到；首次违规的民事罚款为5000美元，其后再犯罚款为1万美元，并可能被没收船只。执法部门呼吁进出该水域的船民提前了解并遵守报到要求。
CBP Seizes Multiple Vessels in U.S. Virgin Islands for Failing to Report Arrival
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said its maritime units have seized multiple vessels in the U.S. Virgin Islands for allegedly failing to properly report their arrival into the territory, and reminded boaters that violations can bring significant fines and vessel forfeiture. (GSM, based on a CBP release)
CBP's San Juan Field Office, which has jurisdiction over Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, said vessels entering the territory are required by law to report their arrival to CBP. First violations carry $5,000 civil penalties, later offenses $10,000, and boats may also be subject to forfeiture. The agency urged boaters traveling in the area to learn and follow the reporting requirements.
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图片来源：图：海关与边境保护局航空与海上行动队的巡逻艇在海上执勤（资料图）。美国海关与边境保护局官方照片，公共领域，经 Wikimedia Commons。Photo: A CBP Air and Marine Operations patrol boat at sea (file photo). U.S. Customs and Border Protection photo, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
