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US Coast Guard seizes over 1,500 pounds of cocaine at sea near Government Cut
By Kevin Boulandier at WSVN 7 News
· June 3, 2026
· 1 min read
The U.S. Coast Guard seized over 1,500 pounds of cocaine at sea near Government Cut. The drug bust, which occurred on May 6, was showed off on Tuesday at the Miami Beach station. The stash is said to be worth nearly $12 million.
Key takeaway Coast Guard seized over 1,500 pounds of cocaine at sea near Government Cut.
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Category: beach ·
Published: June 3, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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What is this story about? The U.S. Coast Guard seized over 1,500 pounds of cocaine at sea near Government Cut. The drug bust, which occurred on May 6, was showed off on Tuesday at the Miami Beach station. The stash is said to be worth nearly $12 million.
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