California Beaches See Surge in Migrant Landings, Prompting Calls for Increased Maritime Security

Local officials demand stricter enforcement and higher penalties for human smugglers after recent incidents in Carlsbad.

Video captures dozens of migrants arriving on a California beach, sparking security concerns among local residents and officials.
Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn and other North County leaders call for an end to sanctuary city policies and stronger local and border security.
The San Diego border sector recorded the highest number of migrant encounters in the country last week, with 6,997 incidents.
Authorities report a 139% increase in maritime human smuggling events between 2020 and 2023.
No arrests have been made following the latest landing, but an ongoing investigation into the human smuggling operation continues.