Nearly $80,000 worth of drugs found along coast of Florida Keys

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Within just five days, nearly $80,000 worth of drugs have been discovered along the coastline in the Florida Keys, the U.S. Border Patrol in Miami announced Thursday.

Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar confirmed that agents have responded to numerous drug wash-ups since the start of the month, seizing about 27 pounds of marijuana and three pounds of cocaine.

Slosar said Good Samaritans stumbled upon the drugs and notified authorities.

Border Patrol officials ask the public to report any suspicious activity by calling their toll free number 1-877-772-8146. Tipsters may remain anonymous.