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Migrants detained after coming ashore in Pompano Beach

Border Patrol takes custody of migrants
aerial of BSO and law enforcement of migrants ashore in Pompano Beach, June 17, 2021
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — A group of migrants came ashore Thursday morning in Pompano Beach.

Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Claudinne Caro said a boat carrying migrants came ashore near Southeast 28th Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard about 8:45 a.m.

She said about 11 migrants were detained.

The migrants were being turned over to the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol.