CBP Intercepts 171 Pounds of Cocaine at Florida Airport

C.B.P. News Release

CBP Intercepts 171 Pounds of Cocaine at Florida Airport

(Tuesday, March 02, 2010)

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport intercepted 171 pounds of cocaine on February 28.

The cocaine was discovered on the luggage carousel concealed within three bags. The incident is currently under investigation and no arrests were made at the time of discovery.

“Our officers are constantly on alert for any circumstances that are out of the ordinary and their hard work and dedication protect our homeland from all manner of threats,â€

There is no information out yet what country it came from. That is what I am trying to figure out.