Massive Cocaine Bust: Over $1 Billion Worth Of Cocaine Seized In Philadelphia

Over $1 billion worth of cocaine was seized at the Port of Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Over $1 Billion Worth Of Cocaine Seized At Philadelphia Port, U.S. Attorney’s Office Says

Authorities seized 16.5 tons of cocaine — 33,000 pounds — which has a street value of more than $1 billion, the U.S. Attorney’s Office says.

Over $1 Billion Worth Of Cocaine Seized At Philadelphia Port, U.S. Attorney’s Office Says

It's the largest drug seizure in the history of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Massive Cocaine Bust

Before coming to Philadelphia, the Mediterranean Shipping Company ship was previously in the Bahamas, Panama, Peru and Colombia. The ship was on its way to the Netherlands.

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US Attorney William M. McSwain aboard the MSC Gayane

Photo courtesy; US Attorney William M. McSwain/ @USAttyMcSwain

US Attorney William M. McSwain aboard the MSC Gayane

Photo courtesy; US Attorney William M. McSwain/ @USAttyMcSwain

Philadelphia Cocaine Bust

Photo courtesy: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Philadelphia Cocaine Bust

Photo courtesy: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Philadelphia Cocaine Bust

Photo courtesy: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Philadelphia Cocaine Bust

Photo courtesy: U.S. Customs and Border Protection