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Migrants detained after coming ashore in Pompano Beach

Border Patrol takes custody of migrants
aerial of BSO and law enforcement of migrants ashore in Pompano Beach, June 17, 2021
Posted at 11:07 AM, Jun 17, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-17 12:46:36-04

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — A group of migrants came ashore Thursday morning in Pompano Beach.

Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Claudinne Caro said a boat carrying migrants came ashore near Southeast 28th Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard about 8:45 a.m.

She said about 11 migrants were detained.

The migrants were being turned over to the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol.