20 arrested when boat lands on Encinitas beach

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

ENCINITAS — Some 20 suspected illegal immigrants were arrested early Tuesday by Border Patrol and sheriff's deputies in Leucadia after the boat they were in came ashore on Beacon's Beach.

The boat was spotted at 4:50 a.m. about one mile offshore, sheriff's Lt. Julie Sutton said.

Everyone aboard was taken into custody, Sutton said. Deputies also spotted a man in a van who appeared to be waiting for the group, though it is unclear yet if he was also arrested, Sutton said.

We will have more information as soon as it is provided.

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