KEYS, Fla. — According to the U.S. Border Patrol, Hurricane Debby blew 25 packages of cocaine to a beach in the Florida Keys.
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The Border Patrol said 70 pounds of drugs was seized.
The U.S. Border Patrol said a Good Samaritan discovered the drugs and contacted authorities.
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Officials said the drugs have a street value of over $1 million.
Hurricane Debby blew 25 packages of cocaine (70 lbs.) onto a beach in the Florida Keys. Good Samaritan discovered the drugs & contacted authorities. U.S. Border Patrol seized the drugs, which have a street value of over $1 million dollars.#Hurricane #Debby #Florida #floridakeys pic.twitter.com/nsjKu6qm8V
— Samuel Briggs II (@USBPChiefMIP) August 5, 2024
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