Levin seeks $60M for coastal surveillance after deadly smuggling attempt off Del Mar

Levin seeks $60M for coastal surveillance after deadly smuggling attempt off Del Mar

Del Mar lifeguards look over a capsized boat on the beach last week at Torrey Pines State Beach. (Photo by Denis Poror/Associated Press) Rep. Mike Levin called Monday for increased federal funding to create a surveillance system along San Diego’s coastline that would prevent smuggling events such as last week’s boat capsizing that claimed the lives of multiple undocumented migrants. The North County Democratic congressman said he has requested $…

Congressman calls for surveillance funding aimed at preventing maritime smuggling

An incident last week led to the confirmed deaths of three people, including a 14-year-old boy, whose 10-year-old sister remains lost at sea and is presumed dead.