25 detained after alleged smuggling boat stopped off Miami, CBP says

More than two dozen people were detained after a suspected smuggling boat was found in the ocean off Miami, authorities said.

The 28-foot vessel had its lights out but was detected by radar about five nautical miles east of Miami at around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said.

Marine Interdiction Agents responded and found the boat being operated by a suspected smuggler, officials said.

Also on board were 24 other people who were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, authorities said…

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