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More than 2 dozen Chinese migrants in custody after alleged smuggling operation in Coral Gables - CBS Miami
[CBSNEWS] A 911 call led Coral Gables police to intercept two vans transporting 26 Two alleged smugglers, along with 26 Chinese "We believe they came by boat, they came through a secluded area in the southern end of Coral Gables," Hudak Jr. said. "They're coming up through a canal area that leads to a private marina." The alleged smugglers were of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent and were carrying a firearm, police said. According to Coral Gables Police, the incident took place at approximately 8:03 a.m. near Old Cutler Road and SW 120th St., when authorities received a 911 call about two white vans possibly transporting The 26 Chinese Hudak Jr. said they believe this was a smuggling operation and not a human trafficking case. "There was documentation, there was currency, this is not something where people were against their will," Hudak Jr. said. "There was also evidence impounded, including a firearm that is being processed and will be turned over to HSI. We are very concerned that a firearm was recovered because, in the end, we are concerned about our officers' safety and the public's safety." Related: Coral Gables: 2025-01-29 Smugglers transporting vans packed with 26 Chinese migrants detained in Florida: police Coral Gables: 2025-01-18 Florida abduction report leads to discovery of U-Haul van filled with mostly Chinese migrants Coral Gables: 2020-12-13 Florida Man Converts to Islam, Starts Making ISIS Videos Posted by: Fred 2025-01-30 |
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