Border Patrol Intercepts Total Of 16 Cuban Migrants In Separate Incidents Sunday

Miami FL

23 May, 2022

9:29 PM

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CBS Miami May 23, 2022 Border Patrol agents were busy Sunday as Cuban migrants tried making their way into South Florida. The first landing happened at 2:30 a.m. in the Keys. According to Chief Patrol Agent Walter Slosar, 10 migrants were taken into custody with the help of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Slosar said this was a maritime smuggling event. Border Patrol agents then responded Sunday afternoon to another landing in Golden Beach. Slosar said six migrants swam to shore after their vessel capsized. There were no reported injuries. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.