Hurricane Debby blows cocaine worth $1 million onto Florida beach
The trove of drugs, washed ashore by Hurricane Debby, was found by a good Samaritan, according to the U.S. Border Patrol.
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The trove of drugs, washed ashore by Hurricane Debby, was found by a good Samaritan, according to the U.S. Border Patrol.
Thirteen sharks tested for cocaine and benzoylecgonine were found to have the illicit drug in their muscles and livers.
Philadelphia officials said the "Avila Drug Trafficking Organization" sold fentanyl, cocaine and moved guns in the city's Fairhill and Kensington neighborhoods.
Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."
The cocaine was found in the West Wing of the White House, officials say.
A suspicious white powder found at the White House turned out to be cocaine. The substance was found Sunday night in a routine check by the Secret Service sparking a precautionary closure of the White House complex. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/44dDk47
The Secret Service found a substance that may be cocaine in a common area of the White House used by staff and guests to store cell phones.
"Narco subs," which are commonly used by traffickers in Central and South America, move low in the water to escape detection.
Coast Guard helicopters and ships as well as Customs and Border Protection air and sea assets took part in the seizures and arrests.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia discovered 12 pounds of cocaine on a flight arriving from Jamaica.
Almost 5,800 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $87 million, was found on board the roughly 50-foot-long submarine, officials said.
Prosecutors allege that Goran Gogic and others used "meticulous planning" to transport cocaine from Colombia to Europe through U.S. ports.
CBP officers found 16 bricks hidden under a blanket in the plane's equipment space, the agency said.
Check out photos of one of the largest cocaine busts in United States history that happened Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Researchers at the University of Surrey discovered that 13 percent of drug-free individuals had illegal drugs mixed in with their fingerprints.
Police say an officer smelled marijuana and, after searching the car, found cocaine and marijuana in separate bags inside a purse.
Authorities say about 11 ounces of cocaine was found inside the doll.
The drugs were intercepted by eight Coast Guard cutters in the Eastern Pacific between March and June.
Authorities say a Texas man tried to destroy cocaine hidden under his belly fat while being taken to jail after failing a field sobriety test early on New Year's Eve.
Officials from the U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Navy are in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to offload 26.5 tons of cocaine — worth an estimated $715 million — seized in the waters off the Eastern Pacific.
Chris reviewed Joe Biden's campaign stop at Drexel for Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump's attacks on a former Miss Universe and the birth of a new gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo. He spoke with Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about sexual harassment allegations at the PPA.
Authorities in Delaware County have arrested 15 people for their alleged involvement in Chester-based drug ring.
Officials say the white powdery substance found tested positive for cocaine.
Federal authorities hold a show and tell at the Philadelphia Custom House, for a big cocaine seizure found in a shipment of pumpkins and squash at the Port of Philadelphia.
Officials say a passenger was looking bake more than just a cake as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport found cocaine in a woman's suitcase.
There will be two public viewings for Officer Jaime Roman on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 before his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Tupperware and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the once-iconic food container maker said in a statement.
A Collingdale borough council meeting was canceled after a heated debate over a possible candidate for the next chief of police.
During the interview, Kamala Harris stuck to policy discussions and addressed key issues affecting Black families.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
During the interview, Kamala Harris stuck to policy discussions and addressed key issues affecting Black families.
There will be two public viewings for Officer Jaime Roman on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 before his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
City council is considering cracking down on drivers who park or stop in bike lanes with the "Get Out The Bike Lane" bill.
A Collingdale borough council meeting was canceled after a heated debate over a possible candidate for the next chief of police.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
There will be two public viewings for Officer Jaime Roman on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 before his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
A Collingdale borough council meeting was canceled after a heated debate over a possible candidate for the next chief of police.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Two Center City hotels have earned "keys" from the Michelin Guide's new rating system.
Some police officers in Collingdale are angry about a possible plan to hire a new police chief under investigation by the district attorney's office.
Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway announced Tuesday that he will step down after the 2024-25 school year.
Thomas Sharp and James Garfield Elementary in Collingswood won't close after a bond referendum failed to pass.
Friends, family members and players gathered Monday to remember Coach Addiel Ortiz, who died in a crash in Vineland, New Jersey.
Dulce Alavez has been missing for five years, and her family is urging anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesperson for the Borough of Haddonfield said a man and his cat are dead after fire crews responded to a blaze inside the home on Walnut Street Monday morning.
Several Delaware beaches are closed to swimming after medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore.
Delaware State Police said card skimmers were recently found at the self-checkout kiosks in four Wawa locations across Sussex County.
Philadelphia's weekend is headlined by warm and sunny days with comfortable nights. There was dense fog across South Jersey and Delaware this morning but the skies are cleared and temperatures are rising.
Camden High School shined in South Jersey under the lights in Week 2 of Friday Football Frenzy.
Having surgery and being treated at a hospital is a scary difficult ordeal for children but it's a little easier now for these girls who have some unique similarities.
Former Mayor Michael Nutter opens up about his battle with prostate cancer in the American Cancer Society's "Know Your Score" PSA.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Having surgery and being treated at a hospital is a scary difficult ordeal for children but it's a little easier now for these girls who have some unique similarities.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
Through Sept. 21, foodies can enjoy three-course prix-fixe dinners for just $40 or $60. Or if you're hungry for an early dinner, restaurant-goers can grab a two-course lunch for just $20.
Aramark food service workers at Lincoln Financial Field voted to authorize a strike on Friday, the same evening the Eagles kicked off the 2024 season against the Packers in São Paulo, Brazil.
Months after pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and got fresh financing amid struggling sales and opioid-related lawsuits, the company says it has completed its restructuring.
PennDOT is proposing to build 16 new walls in the city of Chester and Chester Township to act as sound barriers and block I-95 traffic noise. Here's how residents can get involved.
According to police, the motorcycle, operated by Ortiz, was riding eastbound on Maple Avenue when it struck a Chevrolet Traverse making a left turn into the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex entrance.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take the stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday night as preps are underway around the city.
Drivers should expect traffic and lane closures near the National Constitution Center after the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
A tractor-trailer crash near Airport Road is blocking multiple lanes of I-95 southbound on Friday morning.
Bryce Harper hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning as the Phillies defeated the Brewers in a matchup of division leaders.
Philadelphia Phillies fans can now enter a lottery to get a chance to buy postseason tickets. Here's how.
Nick Sirianni navigated a string of questionable calls that still left Philadelphia's fourth-year coach guiding the Eagles to the brink of a victory.
The MLBPA is suing DraftKings and bet365, alleging the unauthorized use of player names and images, including Bryce Harper's.
Saquon Barkley shouldered the blame for the Eagles' 22-21 loss to the Falcons. "If I make the catch, game's over," he said.
Oprah Winfrey traveled to Graceland to sit down with Riley Keough for her first in-depth interview since the death of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Grant Gilmore is tracking the latest potential for rain in the Philadelphia region this week.
Two of the oldest elementary schools in Collingswood, New Jersey, will remain open after voters rejected a bond referendum on Tuesday night.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon as WHYY and the National Association of Black Journalists hosted an invitation-only conversation with the Democratic presidential nominee.
The Collingdale borough council ended a meeting early Tuesday after a heated debate over the possible appointment of a new police chief.
Two Philadelphia hotels have been named in the Michelin Guide's first full list of top accommodations in the United States, earning a spot as a "Key Hotel" in its new hotel rating system.