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SANTA MONICA — Santa Monica police say suspicious activity has drawn their attention to three men, recently spotted on the Santa Monica pier.
Detectives say three Middle Eastern individuals were videotaping the pier in a suspicious manner.

It happened three weeks ago. Apparently, a citizen saw the trio taking pictures at the pier and the surrounding area. That citizen then called police
The same three individuals were also seen taking suspicious video in two other communities.(one, being the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro/Long Beach) The individuals have been identified, but no arrests have been made. Police are releasing few details about the case.

Santa Monica officials say that no threat has been made against the city, but police are not taking any chances. They are stepping up security though out the city, the pier and the Third Street Promenade