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Coast Guard recovers 50 pounds of marijuana in the Gulf
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· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The total weight of the recovered marijuana was 50 pounds. Further details about the incident can be found through the US Coast Guard Station in Panama City or other news sources, such as WJHG/Gray News, which initially reported the story.
A significant amount of marijuana was recovered from the Gulf by the US Coast Guard. The discovery was made after a tip was received from a concerned individual.
The US Coast Guard Station in Panama City was notified and subsequently retrieved a package containing the illicit substance. The total weight of the recovered marijuana was 50 pounds.
Further details about the incident can be found through the US Coast Guard Station in Panama City or other news sources, such as WJHG/Gray News, which initially reported the story.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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