Florida Keys boat captain accused of selling cocaine found at sea
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
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A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
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Police images showed drug packages emblazoned with a picture of a cartoon bear from the 2012 comedy "Ted." Another bag featured Chinese characters reading "smooth sailing."
The seizure by two navy ships followed a tip-off by anti-drug and maritime intelligence authorities and British police, authorities said.
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they have confiscated cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy.
The seizure comes as President Donald Trump has declared war on Latin American drug traffickers and designated cartels foreign terrorist organizations.
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