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In a ritzy enclave of South Florida, Chinese migrants are coming ashore via boat, leading to an investigation into human smuggling networks.
Coral Gables is a picturesque city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, known for its Mediterranean Revival architecture, tree-lined streets and lush landscapes. One Coral Gables neighborhood, Gables Estates, is ranked as the most expensive housing market in the country, according to data by Zillow.
But in recent months, the dazzling city has seen an uptick of Chinese migrant interceptions.
The city’s uptick is representative of the Sunshine State’s influx of Chinese nationals since 2020, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. In 2020, Florida Border Protection officers interacted with 406 Chinese migrants and by 2024, that number jumped to 723 – a 78% increase.
“There needs to be better discussion between the state and national levels about sharing resources, increasing air-based technology at the border,” he said. “For instance, the use of surveillance drones and updating technology could be a good place to start.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Coral Gables Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security for comment.
