KEY WEST, FLA. (WSVN) - The Coast Guard stopped a group of Cuban migrants in the Florida straits, Thursday.

According to officials, 18 people were detained on a small boat, South of Marquesas Key.

In the past week, officials said eight groups have been stopped and a total of 90 migrants repatriated.

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