Massive $1 Million Cocaine Haul Surfaces on Florida Beach
Over the weekend, authorities discovered $1 million worth of cocaine washed up on a Florida beach.
In recent months we’ve been hearing about a lot of large amounts of illegal drugs washing up on beaches in Florida. This confiscation was massive. In Daytona, a joint effort between U.S. Border Patrol officials and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office seized the bag containing almost $1 million in cocaine.
The complete bundle had a total weight of 67 pounds, and WFLA reports the estimated street price of the cocaine amounts to around $970,000.
Daytona Beach, FL: Over the weekend, Border Patrol agents with support from @VolusiaSheriff seized 67 lbs. of cocaine that was discovered washed up along a #Florida beach. The drugs have an estimated street value of approx. $970,000 dollars. #orlando #daytonabeach #drugs #beach pic.twitter.com/3YEWZ9LeJw
— Samuel Briggs II (@USBPChiefMIP) October 2, 2023
Why has cocaine been washing up on Florida shorelines so much lately?
There are several factors that could contribute to the frequent appearance of cocaine on Florida’s shores. Ocean currents could have something to do with it. The Gulf Stream flows along the eastern coast of the United States, including Florida. It is possible that this current may be carrying illicit drug shipments from South America towards Florida’s coastlines. Florida has also long been considered a major entry point for drug trafficking into the United States due to its proximity to Latin American drug-producing countries. Drug smugglers often use maritime routes, and some shipments may accidentally wash ashore during transportation. Another possibility is that drug smuggling tactics could be changing. Drug traffickers may be intentionally releasing drug packages into the ocean, hoping to retrieve them later, but unpredictable factors like currents or weather patterns can lead to unintended wash-ups.
Authorities are actively investigating these occurrences, working to trace the origin and intended destination of these drug shipments.
Seven Out Of The Ten Most Dangerous Beaches In The US Are In Florida
10. Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale has a danger score of 5.37 out of 10. This beach has seen three surf deaths and two shark attacks. Fort Lauderdale has also seen 120 hurricanes since 1851.
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7. Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach has a danger score of 6.02 with three surfing fatalities, three shark attacks and 120 hurricane strikes.
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6. Melbourne Beach
Melbourne Beach is another beach on the East Coast of Florida and has a danger score of 6.35 out of 10. Melbourne Beach has seen three surfing deaths, six shark attacks and has seen 120 hurricanes since 1851.
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4. Panama City Beach
While Panama City Beach has only had two shark attacks, surfing deaths are high with 24 since 2010. Panama City Beach has a danger score of 7.16.
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3. Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach is another beach that has seen more surfing deaths (8) than shark attacks (4) and has a danger score of 7.48.
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2. Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach has a danger score of 7.57.
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1. New Smyrna Beach
The most dangerous beach in the US is New Smyrna Beach with a danger score of 8.14. Just in the last 13 years, New Smyrna Beach has seen 10 surfing deaths and 32 shark attacks. The area has also seen 120 hurricanes since 1851.
Aerial view of beautiful summer day in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
