Law enforcement officials and agents from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol are investigating a suspected maritime smuggling event Friday morning in Boynton Beach.
Border Patrol agents said the incident involved 10 migrants of various nationalities — Guyana, Jamaica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Brazil — who landed near Ocean Inlet Park.
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According to border patrol, the vessel presumptively came from the Bahamas, which is approximately 190 miles away from Boynton Beach.
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Authorities have confirmed that these 10 migrants are now under custody, however, they are still investigating this case.
