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52 Haitian Migrants Land in Florida Keys

Florida Keys, Florida – According to federal agents, more than 50 Haitian migrants landed in the Florida Keys on Friday.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection tweeted, the 52 migrants were part of a maritime smuggling operation and they were taken into federal custody in Key Largo.

According to federal agents, in a separate incident, nine migrants of mixed national origin also made landfall Friday in Fort Lauderdale.

Agents were continuing to investigate, the agency said.

 

Alfred Duncan

Alfred Duncan is a freelance journalist and local reporter based in Coral Springs. As a beach lover, he only wants to be close by the ocean. Alfred reports for MDMH Coral Springs and writes columns for multiple national magazines.

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