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Divers Discover 25kg of Suspected Cocaine Off Key West

Packages marked with fake Nike logos were found 100 feet underwater and handed over to U.S. Border Patrol.

  • The Monroe County Sheriff's Office announced the discovery made by divers from Rainbow Reef Dive Center.
  • The divers initially thought the packages were trash before realizing they contained suspected narcotics.
  • This find follows recent similar discoveries, including a beachgoer finding $1 million worth of cocaine in the Florida Keys.
  • Florida's waters have seen frequent cocaine discoveries due to its proximity to South America and drug trafficking routes.
  • The packages were wrapped in clear plastic and marked with a blue 'Nike SB' logo.
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