Tampa Mayor Jane Castor unintentionally made a really unusual catch on a recent fishing trip. In an unexpected turn of events, Castor assisted in the recreational activity in the Florida Keys, helping to reel in an astounding 70 pounds of cocaine.
Many were shocked by the mayor’s unexpected involvement in such a big discovery, which was confirmed by her office when this unusual episode occurred last month.
Border Patrol Seizes $1.1M Cocaine After Boater’s Find
A weekend in July saw a recreational boater make the initial discovery of the cocaine that was eventually discovered, which has an estimated street value of $1.1 million. Agents from the Border Patrol quickly intervened and seized the drugs.
Chief Patrol Agent Walter Slosar of the US Border Patrol’s Miami sector posted a picture of the haul along with this development on social media.
A distinctive purple butterfly symbol was etched on each of the 25 bricks, serving as a bizarre visual reminder of the unanticipated catch.
Mahi-mahi fishing with her family in the Florida Keys is where Mayor Castor’s fortuitous discovery took place, she revealed in an interview with the Tampa Bay Times. Castor maintains her commitment to her duties as an individual despite her position as a public servant.
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Fishing Trip Highlights Mayor’s Dedication
Her close links to law enforcement were once again on display through her cooperation with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in this event. She previously held the position of Tampa’s first female police chief.
This fishing trip evolved into a demonstration of Mayor Castor’s unwavering dedication as well as a platform for raising awareness of the region’s bigger drug-related issues. Additional probable cocaine packets were also found in the waters near the Florida Keys after the initial find.
A brick of cocaine was recently found by lobstermen after they stumbled upon it. According to information provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, they swiftly turned it over to the US Border Patrol.
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