BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. -- The U.S. Coast Guard say they turned six people over to Border Protection after stopping a boat offshore of south Florida Tuesday.
According to the Coast Guard, crews stopped the 37-foot pleasure craft 'Bada Bing' about 30 miles off Hollywood, Florida.
On board were three Brazilian migrants, one Jamaican migrant and two suspected smugglers.
All six people were transferred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
"People should never trust these criminal organizations with their lives," said Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas Rodriguez, Coast Guard 7th District operations branch. "Attempting to smuggle yourself into the country via the maritime environment is both extremely dangerous and illegal. With the consistent danger these smuggling ventures present, our crews and partner agencies remain persistently vigilant to protect lives and enforce federal laws.”
