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Local Authorities Finds More than 700 lbs. of Cocaine  Concealed in Shipping Containers

Close-Up Of Cocaine With Rolled Up Paper Currency And Credit Card On Black Background

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from the Area Port of Philadelphia recently seized the largest local cocaine load in 10 years when they discovered more than 700 pounds concealed inside cabinets that were shipped from Puerto Rico. Officials said the drugs had a street value of approximately $22 million.