VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Over 60 pounds of cocaine was discovered over the weekend along a Florida beach after washing up on the shore, according to U.S. Border Patrol Agent Walter Slosar.
Slosar announced the find on Monday afternoon, explaining that Border Patrol agents and deputies with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office seized the 67 pounds of cocaine.
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He added that the drugs have an estimated street value of 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
— Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar (@USBPChiefMIP) October 2, 2023
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said it was found in the area of 2900 North the Beach, Ormond-by-the Sea, by someone who was walking on the beach.
No additional information was provided.
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