Florida fisherman seizes $1.7 million worth of cocaine from Atlantic Ocean

A Florida fisherman caught a different kind of fish when he caught more than 55 pounds of cocaine worth more than $1.7 million.

Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Now he’s on a unique quest to return lost loot found along the county’s Atlantic coast to its rightful owner.

Sheriff Wayne Ivey shared the bizarre discovery on social media Monday in a desperate attempt to identify the real owner of 25 kilos of cocaine that “had accidentally fallen off the back of someone’s boat as they were apparently leisurely sailing.” Was enjoying the walk.” Brevard County’s beautiful coastline and beaches!”

Ivey said in the cheeky post that the grateful fisherman wanted to do the right thing and contacted his agency after discovering the drugs, which were uniquely branded with the scorpion logo and a watertight seal.

“So if 25 kilos of coke is yours, all we need to do is come to our Criminal Investigative Services building on Gus Hipp Blvd. in Rockledge and claim your property with no strings attached,” Ivey said.

As an added bonus, the Sheriff’s Office is offering the owner a unique incentive to stay at the “Ive’s Iron Bar Lodge” with all expenses paid.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division at 321-264-5201.