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10 in custody following 'smuggling event' on Palm Beach, US Border Patrol says

A Bahamian, 2 Romanians, 2 Ecuadorians and 5 Dominicans will be deported
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PALM BEACH, Fla. — Authorities are investigating what they're calling a "maritime smuggling event" on Palm Beach near North Ocean Boulevard and Sunrise Avenue.

At around 3 a.m. Friday, Palm Beach police were alerted of a vessel beached near The Breakers Palm Beach resort.

10 in custody after 'smuggling event'

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested 10 migrants—a Bahamian, two Romanians, two Ecuadorians and five Dominicans.

Two of the 10 taken into custody were brought to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities said each migrant will be deported and the beached vessel will be seized.

Police say that if you see any suspicious people at the northern end of the island to call 911 or Palm Beach Police at 561-838-5454.

This is a developing story. Stay with WPTV for updates.