Authorities report that guests at a Florida Keys resort found a package containing 16 suspected cocaine bricks, illustrating ongoing drug trafficking issues in the region. It highlights how drug packages can be washed ashore due to ocean currents and storms.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office noted that the blue tape-wrapped package was turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for inspection, underscoring collaborative efforts between local authorities and federal agencies in the fight against drug trafficking.
Earlier this year, over 100 pounds of cocaine washed ashore in the Florida Keys, valued at about $1 million, highlighting the dangers posed by hurricanes and drug trafficking methods. A good Samaritan was vital in alerting authorities about this find.
Scientific American's report explains that drug traffickers often drop drugs into the ocean, which can then be carried ashore by currents, or delivered via air to ships on the water, complicating detection efforts and law enforcement.
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