Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded around 9:15 p.m. Aug. 26 after a fishing boat with at least a dozen immigrants came ashore in Ocean Ridge. Because of the number of immigrants on the boat, the Department of Homeland Security requested assistance from local law enforcement. Personnel from Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Boynton Beach Police Department, Ocean Ridge Police and other agencies responded and took part in the apprehension of at least a dozen men, women and children.
Aviation, ground, canine, ATV, beach patrol and marine units were all part of the response, including 13 Boynton Beach Police units.
U.S. Border Patrol is still investigating the incident.
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