Mission Bay Drug Bust Lands Two Behind Bars

Nearly 400 pounds of drugs were seized and two men, both U.S. citizens, are in federal custody.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents said they intercepted a 20-foot bay liner Sunday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. about a mile off Mission Bay.

During a customs search of the boat, they found 24 wrapped packages of marijuana weighing approximately 374 pounds hidden in a compartment. The street value of the drugs is unknown. The boat and the drugs were taken to a secure location.

The two men arrested, ages 47 and 52, are U.S. citizens, but it's not known where they're from. The Marine Task Force is now investigating the incident.

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