Islamorada, FL: In an unexpected twist of nature and crime, over $1 million worth of cocaine was discovered on a beach in Islamorada, Florida, following Tropical Storm Debby’s passing. On Sunday, a beachgoer stumbled upon 25 packages of individually wrapped cocaine on the shore of the Upper Keys. The U.S. Border Patrol confirmed the discovery.
While not unusual for the Florida Keys, where drugs often wash up or are found floating offshore, this latest incident is particularly notable. Just a week ago, a diver and a beach cleaner separately uncovered bricks of cocaine.
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Authorities believe the cocaine, valued at more than $1 million, was likely displaced by the tropical storm before ending up on the beach. The U.S. Border Patrol is currently investigating the origin of the drugs and working to clear the narcotics from the area.
Key Points
- Discovery: Over $1 million worth of cocaine was found washed up on a beach in Islamorada, Florida, after Tropical Storm Debby.
- Details: A beachgoer found 25 packages of individually wrapped cocaine on the shore of the Upper Keys on Sunday.
- Previous Incidents: The Florida Keys frequently see drugs washing ashore or found floating, with recent similar discoveries reported by a diver and a trash collector.
- Authorities’ Actions: The U.S. Border Patrol is investigating the source of the drugs and managing the removal of the narcotics from the beach.
