Englewood, United States: Authorities say a Florida beachgoer has found more than two pounds of cocaine floating in waters at a state park along the Gulf Coast.
Charlotte County Sheriff's officials say the suspicious package was spotted on Saturday at Don Pedro State Park, part of a chain of barrier islands extending along the coast.
Authorities told the Herald Tribune that the parceled contained 2.58 pounds of powder cocaine.
The paper said the case is under investigation.
Sheriff Bill Prummell commended the beachgoer for alerting authorities to the suspicious package.
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