34 illegal immigrants apprehended, 1,398 pounds of marijuna seized

SAN DIEGO - Federal authorities apprehended 34 undocumented immigrants and seized 1,398 pounds of marijuana in three separate smuggling attempts along San Diego County's coastline, officials said today.

The first attempt occurred about 5 p.m. Monday as U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents on boat patrol stopped another vessel after it crossed into U.S. waters from Mexico. The 28-foot vessel, called ''Oh Yeah,'' contained 291 plastic-wrapped packages of marijuana hidden under a false deck floor, according to Jackie Dizdul of CBP.

A 47-year-old man, who is a U.S. citizen, was arrested.

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