Officials: At Least 16 Migrants Detained Near Dania Beach
MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Authorities say they have detained at least 16 migrants Friday afternoon near Dania Beach.
Officials said this was a "maritime smuggling event" involving two vessels that made landfall.
Broward Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the area of 300 Federal Highway at approximately 3:30 p.m., where they detained the migrants.
Federal officials have taken the migrants into custody.
No additional details were immediately released.
