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Stowaway captured near Port of Palm Beach

Reported by: WPTV staff
Email: webteam@wptv.com
Last Update: 2/08 1:43 pm
Stowaway caught. (WPTV)
Stowaway caught. (WPTV)

RIVIERA BEACH, FL-- Law enforcement officials have arrested a suspected stowaway who jumped ship near the Port of Palm Beach.

He was seen around 10 a.m. south of the Florida Power and Light power plant.

Riviera Beach Police, as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection scoured the area.

Their suspect was discovered about 11 a.m. near the power plant.

Investigators have not yet released his name or revealed his nationality.

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