Florida Coast Human Smuggling Attempt

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Two boat captains were apprehended off the Florida Coast for attempting to smuggle 24 undocumented Haitian migrants, including women and children, into the United States. The Indian River County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Coast Guard were involved in stopping the human smuggling attempt.

Key Points

  • 24 undocumented Haitian migrants were found onboard a fishing boat off the coast of Florida
  • The Indian River County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Coast Guard were involved in stopping the smuggling attempt

Pros

  • Successful interception of a human smuggling attempt
  • Collaboration between state and local agencies

Cons

  • Illegal migrants subjected to dangerous and illegal journey
  • Criminal charges faced by the boat captains