Boat Carrying Marijuana Found Sinking

Hiker spotted boat near Rancho Palos Verdes

Federal agents are investigating a 25-foot boat carrying 200 pounds that sunk Saturday near Rancho Palos Verdes/ (KTLA.com)

KTLA News
9:55 a.m. PDT, July 3, 2011

RANCHO PALOS VERDES (KTLA) -- A 25-foot boat carrying 200 pounds of marijuana was found off-shore with no passengers aboard has sparked an investigation by federal agents.

The boat was spotted sinking in a fishing area near Port Vicente. One bale of marijuana was found in the water near the boat and another washed onto nearby rocks.A hiker spotted the fishing boat about 10:30 a.m., The Daily Breeze reports.

Fuel cans and raincoats washed ashore along with the bales of marijuana.

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