US intercepts boat carrying Chinese nationals near Florida

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 14:52

US authorities stopped a vessel near Key Largo carrying 22 illegal immigrants, including 13 Chinese nationals.

US Customs and Border Protection and the Coast Guard intercepted a 27-foot boat near Key Largo, Florida. The vessel was carrying 22 illegal immigrants in total, 13 of whom were Chinese nationals. Authorities described the interception operation as addressing an 'extremely dangerous' attempt.

How it is being reported

• 22 illegal immigrants — including 13 Chinese nationals — arrested after Florida smuggling attempt on ‘extremely dangerous’ tiny boatNew York Post · 22 Sept, 01:27
• SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coastFox News · 21 Sept, 19:51

In this story: United States · Florida · Key Largo · China · US Customs and Border Protection · Coast Guard

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