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U.S. Border Patrol and Law Enforcement Partners Interdict Maritime Smuggling Attempt in Pompano Beach

Release Date
Thu, 05/30/2019

MIAMI — U.S. Border Patrol agents, working closely with deputies assigned to the Broward Sheriff’s Marine Unit, stopped an attempted migrant smuggling event in Pompano Beach on Wednesday. 

U.S. Border Patrol Miami Sector secures over 1200 miles of the coastal border across Florida.
U.S. Border Patrol Miami Sector secures
over 1200 miles of the coastal border across
Florida.

After a brief boat pursuit near the coastline, U.S. Border Patrol agents and deputies located and apprehended thirteen individuals running onto the beach.  The migrants in the group are from various countries including Jamaica, Haiti, Turkey, Sierra Leone and the Bahamas. Three of the migrants have been previously deported from the United States.

"The successful law enforcement operation highlights the importance of the partnerships between Miami Sector Border Patrol and its federal, state and local partners to secure Florida’s coastal border," said U.S. Border Patrol Miami Sector Division Chief Peter Daniel.  "We will continue our efforts to keep communities safe while protecting America's coastal borders."

The Bahamian national in custody will be charged with alien smuggling by the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAO-SDFL).

All defendants are innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

U.S. Border Patrol plays a vital role in securing our coastal borders and community involvement is an important aspect of the mission. Citizens can report suspicious activity to U.S. Border Patrol by calling 877-772-8146.

Learn more about U.S. Border Patrol Miami Sector and follow us on Twitter @CBP @CBPCaribbean @CBPFlorida for the latest news and information updates.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021