Record-breaking 17,600 pounds of cocaine seized in the Netherlands
The drugs were shipped from Ecuador via Panama to Rotterdam and are worth around $660 million, Rotterdam's public prosecutor's office said in a news statement.
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Tampa mayor reels in 70 lbs of cocaine during family fishing trip
The mayor and her family lifted the drug bale, estimated to be worth more than $1 million, into their boat before turning it over to authorities.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor reels in cocaine catch while fishing in the Keys
Castor and her family hauled in a 70 pound bale of cocaine
Tampa mayor reeled in cocaine catch during Keys fishing trip
Mayor Jane Castor said she and her family hauled in 70 pounds of cocaine.
"Cocaine sharks" could be exposed to drugs in Florida
Large amounts of cocaine, often brought to the U.S. on boats, wash up on U.S. coasts annually. Researchers went to the Florida Keys to see how sharks might react.
Secret Service closes White House cocaine investigation without suspect
The cocaine was first discovered at the White House on July 2.
Comer seeks information from Secret Service about cocaine found in White House
House Oversight Chairman James Comer is requesting a staff-level briefing by July 14.
Video shows "narco sub" with 7,000 pounds of cocaine chased off Mexico
"Narco subs," which are commonly used by traffickers in Central and South America, move low in the water to escape detection.
USCG: Crews offload over 14,153 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $186 million
There is no information on the suspects as of now.
"Pregnant" woman has 1,500 grams of cocaine hidden in rubber belly
Police said they first saw a red flag when the man and woman in the car "gave conflicting information about her 'due date.'"
Chocolate Easter bunnies made with ecstasy found at airport
Drugs have also been found hidden in toy chemistry sets, portraits of Jesus Christ, teddy bears and copper pipes.
Packages of cocaine worth $100,000 wash up on Florida beaches
Each package was marked with a different design, including one that appeared to mimic the Chanel logo.
Submarine with 2 bodies, 3 tons of cocaine seized in the Pacific Ocean
Almost 5,800 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $87 million, was found on board the roughly 50-foot-long submarine, officials said.
Nearly 150 pounds of packaged cocaine washed up on Big Pine Key
Monroe Co. Sheriff's Office said the packaged cocaine was worth nearly $2 million
Miami Beach Police: Pines firefighter traffic stop yields cocaine, other drugs
A Pembroke Pines firefighter is facing drug-related charges after he was arrested Sunday.
Miami Beach Police: Pines firefighter traffic stop yields cocaine, other drugs
A Pembroke Pines firefighter is facing drug-related charges after he was arrested Sunday.
US Coast Guard Offloads More Than $160 Million In Illegal Drugs In Miami Beach
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $160 million worth of illegal drugs at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach on Friday.
Jamaican Police Officer Accused Of Smuggling Cocaine; Officials: 90 Pellets Found Inside Body
A Jamaican police officer is facing serious charges after being accused of smuggling cocaine to the US inside her body.
Miami Man Faces Charges In Florida Keys After Fleeing From Police At More Than 100 MPH
A 19-year-old Miami man was arrested Saturday morning in the Florida Keys after fleeing from police while reaching speeds greater than 100 mph on U.S. 1.
Coast Guard Offloads Over 7,500 Pounds Of Cocaine Worth $143.5 Million At Port Everglades
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded over 7,500 pounds of cocaine at Port Everglades on Monday.
Over 69 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized From Cruise Ship That Docked At Port Everglades
Customs and Border Protection agents at Port Everglades seized over 69 pounds of cocaine.
Lose Something? Packages Of Cocaine Keep Washing Ashore The Florida Keys
South Florida may have warm weather and beautiful beaches, but it also has an infamous drug trade which keeps popping up, literally, along the coast of the Florida Keys. That's because packages of cocaine keep washing ashore the Florida Keys.
Nearly 70 Pounds Of Cocaine Found In Plastic Wrapped Bale Off Upper Keys
A person snorkeling near Craig Key made an unusual find on Wednesday afternoon.
Cocaine Packages Found Floating Off Lower Keys
The Monroe Sheriff's Office announced that packages containing 74 pounds of cocaine were found by a fisherman about 15 miles offshore and south of Sugarloaf Key on Wednesday afternoon.
US Coast Guard Intercepts 2 Tons Of Drugs In Caribbean In September
US Coast Guard officials announced Thursday the interdiction of 4,000 pounds of cocaine throughout the Caribbean, worth nearly $73 million.
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