Coral Gables Police Bust Smuggling Operation: 31 Migrants Found in U-Haul Van After Reported Abduction
Last updated: January 18, 2025 9:41 am
By
Carter Staff Writer
January 18, 2025
Coral Gables police intercepted a U-Haul van containing 31 migrants, predominantly Chinese nationals, following reports of a possible abduction.
The incident unfolded around 9:35 a.m. when a security guard for a local homeowners association observed what appeared to be an abduction involving a Toyota vehicle and a U-Haul truck, according to New York Post.
The guard promptly alerted a patrol officer, leading to a “be on the lookout” (BOLO) alert for the vehicles.
Officers successfully located and stopped both vehicles on South Le Jeune Road near Aurelia Avenue.
Upon inspection, the U-Haul truck was found to contain 16 Chinese females, 15 Chinese males, one male from Cuba, and one female from Ecuador.
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