Large bale of suspected cocaine found at sea

MIAMI - The Monroe County Sheriff's OfficeThe Monroe Sheriff's Office said they responded to the U.S. Coast Guard Station Islamorada at approximately 2:33 p.m. Tuesday regarding a bale of suspected cocaine found at sea.

Authorities say the bail was wrapped in plastic and contained numerous smaller packages labeled with a green sticker with "100%" printed in white on the side and a row of white stars below it.

The total approximate weight was 70 pounds.

The suspected drug was turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol.