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CBP Agents helped to seize a go-fast boat carrying an estimated $242 million in cocaine off the coast of Panama. (Source: Department of Homeland Security)

Boat Carrying $242M In Coke Intercepted Off The Coast Of Panama

A go-fast boat carrying $242 million dollars worth of cocaine was heading was being intercepted in the open waters off Panama, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said Tuesday.

CBS4–2013/04/23

A suspicious envelope was found outside a mailing center in Sweetwater Thursday. (CBS4)

Bomb Squad Detonates Suspicious Letter At Sweetwater Mailing Facility

The Miami-Dade Police Bomb Squad safely destroyed a suspicious envelope after discovering the words “President Barack Obama” and “Clinton” were found scrawled inside.

CBS4–2013/04/18

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Flood Of Flowers Moving Through S. Fla. Ahead Of Valentine’s Day

It’s been a flood of flowers at the Miami International Airport Cargo Facility leading up to Valentine’s Day.

CBS4–2013/02/13

Medical and safety boats surround Page Motorsports, after it rolled over Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, during the second of three race days at the Key West World Championship. (Courtesy: Rodrick Cox/Super Boat International/HO)

Boating Safety Stressed Over Weekend, July 4th Holiday

With the combination of hot weather and clear sunny skies, this weekend and the Fourth of July holiday are certain to bring out the boaters.

CBS4–2012/06/28

$10.9 million worth of counterfeit Louis Vuitton and Burberry clothing, jewelry and other items was seized in a shipment from China at Port Miami. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

$10.9M Worth Of Counterfeit Burberry, Vuitton Seized At Port Miami

When you can buy high-priced, brand name merchandise for cheap prices, it means it’s probably fake and more than $10 million worth of fake brand name merchandise won’t be sold in South Florida or anywhere else after being seized at Port Miami.

CBS4–2012/06/14

459 pounds of cocaine, worth $7.3 million, discovered in a container at Port Miami. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

$7.3 Million Worth Of Cocaine Seized At Miami Seaport

Seven-point-three million dollars worth of cocaine will not make it to the streets of South Florida or anywhere else after the illegal contraband was found at Port Miami.

CBS4–2012/06/13

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U.S. Customs Shares A Peek At Mysterious Airport Contraband

South Florida airports handle millions of visitors from around the world. With them they bring millions of bags, jam packed with some of the most bizarre things you can imagine. CBS4′s David Sutta takes you behind the scenes at Miami International Airport as U.S. Customs Agents round up crazy contraband.

CBS4–2011/11/22

(Source: Boynton Beach PD) $1 Million in Marijuana found on a boat in Boynton Beach by cops on a Manatee safety detail.

Checking Manatees, Patrol Finds $1 Million In Marijuana

A Boynton Beach Police Marine unit patrol working to educate boaters on manatee safety discovered something that weighed more than 1,300 pounds, but it wasn’t a sea cow.

CBS4–2011/11/18

(Source: U.S. Customs & Border Protection) More than 3,800 pounds of marijuana found in a container at the Miami Seaport on Friday, Oct. 14th.

$7.6M Worth Of Marijuana Seized At Miami Seaport

More than $7 million worth of marijuana will not make it to the streets of South Florida or anywhere else for that matter after it was seized at the Miami Seaport.

CBS4–2011/10/20

(Source: AP)

Charter Flights From FLL To Cuba Begin

The first charter flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cuba departed Saturday. Airline Brokers Company started non-stop flights once a week to Havana.

CBS4–2011/09/17

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