A boat carrying a cohort of individuals without proper documentation made landfall in the affluent Malibu, California, known for its luxurious residences with an average value of $3.4 million each.
Approximately 25 unauthorized migrants were brought into California during this event. Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are conducting an investigation into a panga boat that sank off the Malibu coast on Wednesday, as reported by ABC7.com.
The U.S. Coast Guard got a call around 7:30 a.m. regarding the 25-foot-long vessel, which is often a type of boat used by human and drug smugglers.
Authorities found a debris field with life jackets and gas cans, but no one was there.
The landing was captured by a security camera from a contact in Malibu:
EXCLUSIVE: Video from a contact in Malibu shows a panga boat full of suspected illegal immigrants landing on a beach near his home this week. Incredibly rare to see this so far north, as Malibu is 100+ miles away from the border. Unclear if anyone caught, awaiting a CBP response. pic.twitter.com/n9tIIAaHSh
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) December 1, 2023
The Malibu coastline, located to the north and west of Los Angeles, has become a destination for migrants seeking opportunities, capitalizing on the relatively permeable southern border. This influx may include individuals who were previously deported or have criminal histories.
Since 2021, the Biden administration, backed by influential figures, has enabled the entry of approximately six million undocumented migrants into diverse American communities and workplaces, irrespective of the economic challenges it imposes on ordinary citizens.
Malibu’s appeal goes beyond its picturesque coastline—it serves as a refuge for movie stars and Hollywood figures, some of whom openly champion migrant rights.
Ranker.com reported:
Of all the famous people in California, those who have homes in Malibu get to live in one of the most in-demand locations for those seeking privacy and luxury. With pristine beaches, sprawling estates, and majestic mountains, it’s no wonder that so many celebrities have homes in this Los Angeles County beach community. Malibu celebrity homes are some of the most beautiful in the area and can often only be accessed by private roads not open to the public. For these reasons, several famous actors, actresses, musicians, and comedians have made this Southern California city their home.
