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Sunday, July 20, 2008

28 immigrants detained after boat stopped in inlet

Treasure Coast: 28 immigrants detained after boat stopped in inlet
July 20, 2008

Twenty-eight immigrants thought to be from Cuba were detained after the
boat transporting them was stopped in the St. Lucie Inlet at around
midnight Friday.

According to a Martin County Sheriff's Office report and an arrest
affidavit, five immigrants remained on the boat after it reached shore
near the St. Lucie State Park. The other 23 reportedly jumped from the
boat after it reached the dock and were captured in the area after a search.

The five on board were turned over to the U.S. Coast Guard to be
returned to Cuba, according to the report. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement officials took the custody of the other 23.

The five detained on board reportedly told officers that they and the
other 23 were Cuban nationals.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flpn3bdig07190pnjul20,0,793565.story

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