Drug Trafficking in Florida
A package containing 16 bricks of suspected cocaine was discovered by guests on a beach in the Florida Keys, and this incident is part of a larger trend of drug packages washing ashore in Florida. Drug traffickers often drop drugs in the ocean to be washed ashore or transferred to ships at sea.
Key Points
- Drug packages washing ashore in Florida
- Concerns about wildlife exposure to drugs
- Origins of cocaine in North America
Pros
- Increased awareness of drug trafficking methods
- Efforts by law enforcement to intercept illegal drugs
Cons
- Negative impact on wildlife, particularly sharks
- Risk of drug-related incidents in communities