Erik Weigand
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“The last Saturday, then the Saturday before, and a few Saturdays before that. These guys have been trying to unload illegal migrants into our city and then off into the community,”
Erik Weigand · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-07
Weigand described a pattern of boats attempting to unload illegal migrants into Newport Beach on recent Saturdays.
“Yeah, we have to have some sort of discussion, but it would be a feature for security,”
Erik Weigand · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-07
Weigand advocated for surveillance cameras near the harbor entrance to monitor suspicious vessels.
“We don't know, that's the problem.”
Erik Weigand · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-07
Weigand emphasized the uncertainty about who is aboard vessels approaching the coast or what they are carrying.
“I think having technology is a good thing. If we can have eyes and ears on something that looks suspicious, we could send up a drone.”
Erik Weigand · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-07
Weigand argued that surveillance technology could help authorities detect and respond to suspicious vessels approaching the coast.
“They could be smuggling drugs, they could be simply just be looking for a better opportunity in America, or they could be up to terrorist activities,”
Erik Weigand · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-07
Weigand expressed concern that authorities have little information about who is aboard vessels approaching the coast.