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Released: September 6, 2012 - Thursday, 09:12 AM

Panga Boat Found

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-547Date and time of incident: 9-6-12, Approximately 6:30 AMPlace of Occurrence: Coast off San SimeonVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: 14 SuspectsOn 9-6-12, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office received a report of a panga boat on the coast off of San Simeon, near the Piedras Blancas lighthouse. The Sheriff's Office responded with units to the area, along with a CHP plane and helicopter, and agents with State Parks and the Department of Fish and Game. Deputies located the panga boat near San Carpoforo Creek Road along with what appears to be large bales of marijuana. A witness saw subjects on the beach near the boat carrying parcels to a motor home. A white truck and a black sedan were also spotted and believed to be associated with the motor home. Multiple traffic stops were initiated on the vehicles including one at San Geronimo Road and Highway One near Cayucos. Two suspects from the sedan and 12 suspects from the motorhome were taken into custody. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.