Crime & Safety

US Customs and Border Protection Arrested 4 Men at Black's Beach

The arrests came after border officials spotted and tracked a pair of jet skis that ended up arriving at the beach early Tuesday morning.

Four suspected smugglers were taken into custody in the area of Black's Beach early Tuesday, police said.

The suspects, all men, were taken into custody in the 2800 block of Torrey Pines Scenic Drive about 1:30 a.m., according to San Diego police Officer Dan Lasher.

The arrests were made by US Customs and Border Protection officials, with assistance from San Diego police officers, he said.

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The arrests came after border officials spotted and tracked a pair of jet skis that ended up arriving at the beach early Tuesday morning. It was not immediately clear what contraband the suspects allegedly tried to smuggle into the country.

—City News Service

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