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Migrants come ashore on Singer Island by boat on Saturday afternoon

At least five migrants landed on Singer Island, four of them were taken into custody
Riviera Beach police, generic, Jan. 22, 2024
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RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — Four migrants were taken into custody after their vessel came ashore on Singer Island Saturday afternoon.

Police are still searching for at least one other person who may have been on the vessel, Riviera Beach police say.

The four people apprehended were handed over and taken into custody by Border Patrol.

A Palm Beach County sheriff's office marine unit located the vessel.

Police say there is no threat to the public.