MIAMI – The U.S. Coast Guard busted the "Golden Touch II" with 47 people on Sunday.
The owner and operator of the "Golden Touch II" faces maximum civil penalties amounting up to $41,456 for this illegal passenger for hire operation, according to the Coast Guard.
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