A snorkeler off the Florida Keys found 25 bricks of cocaine. According to the sheriff authorities, the drugs were contained inside a floating bale and were valued at over $1.5 million.
Chief Border Patrol Agent Thomas Martin says snorkeler “noticed a large black bundle wrapped in tape & contacted local authorities."
The news was shared on social media as they wrote:
"On Wednesday, a Good Samaritan discovered 68 lbs. of cocaine valued at over 1.5 million dollars floating in the #FloridaKeys. The individual noticed a large black bundle wrapped in tape & contacted local authorities. The bag contained 25 bricks of cocaine."
Take a look at the announcement below.
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