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Panga Boat
updated: Nov 27, 2012, 12:14 PM
Source: San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office
Type of Incident:
Panga Boat
Date and Time of Incident:
11-27-12, Approximately 4:15 AM
Place of Occurrence:
Coast of San Simeon
Victim Information:
N/A
Suspect Information:
5 suspects
Details of News Release:
On 11-27-12, while on patrol, two San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's deputies discovered an open gate
to a field north of the Piedras Blancas lighthouse off Highway One. When they arrived on scene, they
discovered a beached panga boat along with five men. The men took off on foot and the deputies gave
chase. The deputies were able to capture one of the suspects. A scuffle ensued which resulted in one
deputy receiving minor injuries. The other suspects were headed south on foot. A second suspect was
apprehended about a mile away from the scene. A search for the other suspects involved Sheriff's
deputies, Sheriff's K9 units, a CHP plane and a Coast Guard helicopter. No narcotics were discovered on
the panga boat but it is consistent with narcotic smuggling operations. Approximately 30 containers of
fuel were floating in the water next to the boat. The boat is thought to be about 28 feet long with a
single engine. The boat has been turned over to the Coast Guard. Photos of the panga boat will be sent
in a later email.
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