No arrests have been made and no vessels have been identified in connection with the marijuana bales found floating Sunday in the ocean near Dana Point Harbor, authorities said.

Jerry Conlin, a Border Patrol spokesman, said the agency recovered 180 bales of marijuana, weighing a total of 8,068 pounds.

On Monday morning, Colin estimated the street value at more than $4 million.

The floating bundles were first seen by a boater near the harbor around 12:01 p.m. Sunday, U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Seth Johnson said. The bales were reportedly floating at least 15 miles off shore.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department sent three Harbor Patrol ships to aid in recovering the marijuana. A Coast Guard cutter was also sent to assist.

Michael Jimenez, a Border Patrol spokesman, called Sunday’s incident unusual. In most scenarios when marijuana bales are found dumped in the water it is because a vessel is trying to flee from authorities.

“At other events, they’ve dumped the bales to get rid of weight if they’re being chased,” he said. “Generally in these cases we’re aware they’re being dumped. What’s more unusual is that the bales were floating with no boat in sight.”

The investigation into how the bales made it into the ocean is continuing

To report suspicious items in the ocean, call the Border Patrol’s tip line at 310-521-3801.

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