$2.3 Million Worth of Cocaine Washes Ashore in Florida Keys

Packages containing $2.3 million worth of cocaine washed ashore in the Florida Keys over the weekend, authorities said.

The drug packages, which contained around 146 pounds of cocaine, were found by Good Samaritans, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar said.

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Over the weekend, Good Samaritans discovered suspicious packages that washed-up in the #FloridaKeys. The packages contained 146 lbs. of cocaine & were turned over to #BorderPatrol custody. The drugs have an estimated street value of $2.3 million.#BreakingNews #DrugDiscovery pic.twitter.com/LyfToLI6EN
— Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar (@USBPChiefMIP) January 24, 2023

Monroe County Sheriff's Office officials said the cocaine was found in two separate incidents on Big Pine Key.

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Three bundles, each containing 10 separate packages of cocaine with a total weight of nearly 75 pounds, were found by a resident near the water on Long Beach Road.

Another 25 bundles with a total weight of approximately 70 pounds were found just offshore of Big Pine Key.

The drugs were turned over to Border Patrol custody.