Drug smuggling boat wrecks, 80 pounds of pot found north of Santa Cruz, CA - Marijuana News - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

megayields · 10-02-2013, 12:57 AM

I was just cruising back to SC in my boat when......

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SANTA CRUZ -- A wrecked motorboat and 80 pounds of packaged marijuana were found on Four Mile Beach north of Santa Cruz on Monday, yet authorities said several hundred pounds more pot likely was smuggled to the beach earlier in the morning.

Authorities believe the 20-foot boat with twin outboard motors came from Mexico to meet a pickup or other vehicle on the beach.

"These boats can hold a few thousand pounds of marijuana," said Santa Cruz County sheriff's deputy Ryan Kennedy. To make the smugglers' trip worthwhile, investigators believe they had much more marijuana than was found on the beach.

About 10:55 a.m., a beach-goer reported a white boat overturned in the shore break on the south end of the beach.

Cal Fire initially responded, as well as State Parks rangers in a pickup and two State Parks on personal watercraft. No one was spotted near the vessel when authorities arrived, said Kennedy.

An outboard engine had broken off the boat's stern and boat was tumbled into the surf -- which was a rising northwest swell with 6- to 8-foot waves.

Authorities found four 20-pound packages of pot and six, 12-gallon containers of gasoline on the sand. The pot had an estimated street value of $96,000, according to the Sheriff's Office.

"This is lower grade marijuana than we see in Santa Cruz," said Kennedy.

He noted that the drug might have been headed for other parts of the state and nation.

No one was arrested and no suspects have been identified.

The California Highway Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security also responded to the call.

"If someone saw anyone loading or unloading cargo anywhere on the North Coast, please give the Sheriff's Office a call," said Kennedy.

During the investigation Monday afternoon, surfers were blocked from the popular dirt trail to the beach.

A handful of lucky surfers remained in the water while the beach was closed, savoring the clean conditions with a limited crowd.

"It's cool because there's no one out," said Duane Keyzer, a longtime Four Mile surfer who was in the water during the investigation. He said he saw deputies with rifles on the cliff.

"It was unreal seeing them in action," said Keyzer.

Deputies said the wrecked boat and marijuana might have been related to another drug smuggling ring discovered on the North Coast on July 27.

In that case, a State Parks ranger spotted a similar Panga-style motorboat at Shark Tooth beach north of Bonny Doon Beach about 9:40 a.m.

Authorities arrived and four men fled, but they were later arrested on suspicion of transportation of marijuana. Officials found and seized 1,200 pounds of marijuana valued at $2.1 million.

Sleeper7784 · 10-14-2013, 06:12 PM

This story is epic... WTF that's a long ass trip in a boat like that with a couple Mexicans running full throttle up the Cali coast to go unseen. Lmao. The surfers probably set tripped on them and went Mafioso.

norcal_sourD · 10-14-2013, 09:20 PM

WHY. THE. F. would someone EVER smuggle brickweed to the Cruz??? Of all the places to offload in Cali, your're gunna pick SC? LOL. It must have been destined for the midwest or something, dumbest idea I've ever seen, on the surface. Guess there must be money in it, just not in the Cruz hahaha! Set trippin surfers indeed Sleeper! lol @ that one too! You would think tho if they're gunna smuggle bales, it'd be smaller ones of coke or meth..Strange. Must be more to it than we know.

IGROWMYOWN · 10-14-2013, 09:33 PM

I haven't seen mexi brick since the 90s I've seen bad product close to mexi in so cal dispensary like NorCal said must be more to the story...has to be.

Crusader Rabbit · 10-14-2013, 09:54 PM

There have been more and more of these abandoned panga boats found along the California coast. Recently was San Simeon near San Luis Obispo. A recent Santa Barbara bust occurred when members of the National Guard spotted the boat being unloaded in a small cove (so are the NG now active spotters?). Seems the pressure is on down along the border so smugglers are heading out to sea and traveling farther north before heading to shore.

It's good to know what's been happening in your neck of the woods.

https://drugs.globalincidentmap.com/

Hammerhead · 10-14-2013, 10:08 PM

there is still a market in the south for this crap. 800$ LB @ 5$ gram is 2250$ most will say if they can double there money they will sale it. this is way more then doubling your money. this is why Cannabis is the Cartels main cash maker.

norcal_sourD · 10-14-2013, 10:43 PM

Crusader- Helpful link! That's a trip!!

punkenstien · 10-15-2013, 12:22 AM

I am smoking some Mexican Girl Scout cookies that kicks ass on any dispensary top shelf bud.

Crusader Rabbit · 10-15-2013, 01:16 AM

I read of other similar incidents where there were a few bales left behind. They must load their ride up to the gills and then get the heck out of there irregardless of what's left.

norcal_sourD · 10-15-2013, 01:56 AM

Mexi-Scout Cookies?? Now I HAVE seen it all haha, keep Pimpin brah!

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I am smoking some Mexican GS Cookies that kicks ass on any dispensary top shelf bud.

10-02-2013, 12:57 AM	#1
megayields Grower of Connoisseur herb's. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: (831), (775), and .....? Posts: 4,796	Drug smuggling boat wrecks, 80 pounds of pot found north of Santa Cruz, CA I was just cruising back to SC in my boat when...... ============================== ================= SANTA CRUZ -- A wrecked motorboat and 80 pounds of packaged marijuana were found on Four Mile Beach north of Santa Cruz on Monday, yet authorities said several hundred pounds more pot likely was smuggled to the beach earlier in the morning. Authorities believe the 20-foot boat with twin outboard motors came from Mexico to meet a pickup or other vehicle on the beach. "These boats can hold a few thousand pounds of marijuana," said Santa Cruz County sheriff's deputy Ryan Kennedy. To make the smugglers' trip worthwhile, investigators believe they had much more marijuana than was found on the beach. About 10:55 a.m., a beach-goer reported a white boat overturned in the shore break on the south end of the beach. Cal Fire initially responded, as well as State Parks rangers in a pickup and two State Parks on personal watercraft. No one was spotted near the vessel when authorities arrived, said Kennedy. An outboard engine had broken off the boat's stern and boat was tumbled into the surf -- which was a rising northwest swell with 6- to 8-foot waves. Authorities found four 20-pound packages of pot and six, 12-gallon containers of gasoline on the sand. The pot had an estimated street value of $96,000, according to the Sheriff's Office. "This is lower grade marijuana than we see in Santa Cruz," said Kennedy. He noted that the drug might have been headed for other parts of the state and nation. No one was arrested and no suspects have been identified. The California Highway Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security also responded to the call. "If someone saw anyone loading or unloading cargo anywhere on the North Coast, please give the Sheriff's Office a call," said Kennedy. During the investigation Monday afternoon, surfers were blocked from the popular dirt trail to the beach. A handful of lucky surfers remained in the water while the beach was closed, savoring the clean conditions with a limited crowd. "It's cool because there's no one out," said Duane Keyzer, a longtime Four Mile surfer who was in the water during the investigation. He said he saw deputies with rifles on the cliff. "It was unreal seeing them in action," said Keyzer. Deputies said the wrecked boat and marijuana might have been related to another drug smuggling ring discovered on the North Coast on July 27. In that case, a State Parks ranger spotted a similar Panga-style motorboat at Shark Tooth beach north of Bonny Doon Beach about 9:40 a.m. Authorities arrived and four men fled, but they were later arrested on suspicion of transportation of marijuana. Officials found and seized 1,200 pounds of marijuana valued at $2.1 million. __________________ *Iron City Seeds* *NextGen Agricultural Consulting & Iron City Seeds* I grow and am motivated by the pure genius of Heath Robinson! The more people I meet the more I like my dog
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10-14-2013, 06:12 PM	#2
Sleeper7784 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hellafornia 209 Posts: 654	This story is epic... WTF that's a long ass trip in a boat like that with a couple Mexicans running full throttle up the Cali coast to go unseen. Lmao. The surfers probably set tripped on them and went Mafioso.
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10-14-2013, 09:20 PM	#3
norcal_sourD Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 324	WHY. THE. F. would someone EVER smuggle brickweed to the Cruz??? Of all the places to offload in Cali, your're gunna pick SC? LOL. It must have been destined for the midwest or something, dumbest idea I've ever seen, on the surface. Guess there must be money in it, just not in the Cruz hahaha! Set trippin surfers indeed Sleeper! lol @ that one too! You would think tho if they're gunna smuggle bales, it'd be smaller ones of coke or meth..Strange. Must be more to it than we know.
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10-14-2013, 10:08 PM	#6
Hammerhead Tired Farmer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33,984	there is still a market in the south for this crap. 800$ LB @ 5$ gram is 2250$ most will say if they can double there money they will sale it. this is way more then doubling your money. this is why Cannabis is the Cartels main cash maker.
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10-14-2013, 10:43 PM	#7
norcal_sourD Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 324	Crusader- Helpful link! That's a trip!! __________________ Just hit 'er in the shitter like a Pipefitter did 'er!
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10-14-2013, 09:33 PM	#4
IGROWMYOWN Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: LA Posts: 1,137	I haven't seen mexi brick since the 90s I've seen bad product close to mexi in so cal dispensary like NorCal said must be more to the story...has to be.
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10-14-2013, 09:54 PM	#5
Crusader Rabbit Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,631	There have been more and more of these abandoned panga boats found along the California coast. Recently was San Simeon near San Luis Obispo. A recent Santa Barbara bust occurred when members of the National Guard spotted the boat being unloaded in a small cove (so are the NG now active spotters?). Seems the pressure is on down along the border so smugglers are heading out to sea and traveling farther north before heading to shore. It's good to know what's been happening in your neck of the woods. https://drugs.globalincidentmap.com/
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10-15-2013, 12:22 AM	#8
punkenstien Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Headed north to the promise land Posts: 89	I am smoking some Mexican Girl Scout cookies that kicks ass on any dispensary top shelf bud.
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10-15-2013, 01:16 AM	#9
Crusader Rabbit Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,631	I read of other similar incidents where there were a few bales left behind. They must load their ride up to the gills and then get the heck out of there irregardless of what's left.
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