BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — What started as a fishing trip off the Brevard County coast turned into a stunning discovery.
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Two fishermen spotted what looked like a log in the water about 25 miles from Port Canaveral.
When they got closer to inspect, they found a floating bale full of cocaine.
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The packages were marked with a distinctive scorpion logo.
They contacted the Coast Guard and were met at a boat ramp by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
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Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said the 25 kilos had a watertight seal and were branded by a cartel for tracking purposes.
Deputies said the bricks of cocaine have a street value of $1.7 million.
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