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.