Politics & Government

Boat Found Near Torrey Pines State Beach

The boat found Friday morning may have been used for smuggling illegal immigrants.

A panga boat possibly used for smuggling illegal immigrants was found somewhere near Torrey Pines State Beach early Friday, police said.

Officers were called to assist the U.S. Border Patrol in the 12600 block of North Torrey Pines Road just before 4:30 a.m., San Diego police Officer Frank Cali said.

Some people who may have been aboard the boat were stopped in the Del Mar area, he said.

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