Over 55 Pounds of Cocaine Found on Florida Beach
Police Search for Owner of Seized Narcotics
Police in Florida are on the hunt for the rightful owner of over 55 pounds of cocaine, estimated to be worth $1.7 million, which was found along the Atlantic coastline.
How it was Discovered
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a fisherman who had found the cocaine on the beach. According to the sheriff’s office, the drugs "inadvertently fell off the back of someone’s boat" and were later discovered by the fisherman.
The Offer
Sheriff Wayne Ivey is urging the owner to come forward and claim their property, with a twist. In a humorous post on Facebook, Ivey stated: "If the 25 kilos of coke belongs to you, all we need you to do is come down to our Criminal Investigative Services building on Gus Hipp Blvd in Rockledge and claim your property with absolutely no strings attached." He jokingly added that the department will keep the owner’s property "in a secure area" and offer an all-expenses-paid "staycation" at the "Ivey’s Iron Bar Lodge," referring to the Brevard County Jail.
Contact Information
Those with any information on the investigation are encouraged to contact the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office at 321-264-5201.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much cocaine was found?
A: Over 55 pounds of cocaine, estimated to be worth $1.7 million.
Q: How was the cocaine discovered?
A: A fisherman found the cocaine on the beach, which was later discovered to have "inadvertently fallen off the back of someone’s boat."
Q: What is the offer to the owner?
A: The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is offering the owner to come forward and claim their property with no strings attached, and is also offering an all-expenses-paid "staycation" at the "Ivey’s Iron Bar Lodge," the Brevard County Jail.
