Federal agents observed a boat dropping 20 migrants ashore in the Florida Keys, leading to a swift law enforcement operation that resulted in the detention of both migrants and smugglers.
Despite a coordinated effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement to address human smuggling, the U.S. Attorney's Office opted not to pursue federal charges, prompting local officials to intervene.
Sheriff Rick Ramsay expressed confusion and concern over the federal prosecutors' decision to not charge the smugglers, indicating a need for local authorities to step in and take action.
In response to the lack of federal charges, Monroe State Attorney Dennis Ward and Sheriff Ramsay took the initiative to charge the smugglers with state human smuggling offenses, emphasizing accountability in the county.
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