18 migrants detained after group lands in Pompano Beach

By CNN Newsource

Published November 20, 2024 8:10 AM

By Web staff

POMPANO BEACH, Florida (WSVN) — Authorities detained 18 people following a suspected migrant landing in Pompano Beach.

U.S. Border Patrol agents, in coordination with CBP’s Air and Marine Operations and local law enforcement, responded to the area of 1900 NE 23rd St. Tuesday morning.

Officials confirmed the group included five individuals from China and 13 from Ecuador, all of whom arrived on a vessel.

Footage from the scene showed an individual in handcuffs being escorted by authorities, with bags and other belongings scattered nearby. Police tape cordoned off the area as officers and agents investigated.

Law enforcement were seen interviewing residents who may have witnessed the landing.

Further details about the vessel or the circumstances of the landing have not been released.

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