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$450,000 of cocaine found washed up on Alabama beach
The discovery on Dauphin Island came just one day after divers found 25 kilograms of suspected cocaine off Key West.
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The discovery on Dauphin Island came just one day after divers found 25 kilograms of suspected cocaine off Key West.
Coast Guard officers fired at and sank a speedboat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, officials said,
Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."
Julio Andres Murillo Figueroa was considered the main supplier to the "Swedish Pablo Escobar" and had direct links to Colombia's largest drug cartel, police said.
The Colombian navy released images of the seizure of the sub, as well as video showing officers unloading bundles of the alleged narcotics.
After seeing authorities closing in, the crew members on one vessel "fled the scene, leaving the boat abandoned," the Colombian Navy said.
The Colombian Navy released a video of the seizure, showing an officer cutting open packages and testing the contents in a vial.
Aaron Balderrama, 23, had cocaine hidden in four wheels of cheese.
The two unrelated incidents resulted in the seizure of nearly 1,000 pounds of cocaine.
Thousands of pounds of narcotics were removed from vats of jalapeño paste that entered the U.S. last week in the back of a commercial truck, border agents said.
There was enough cocaine found on board for about 8,000 doses, with an estimated value of more than $111 million, officials said.
The boat was manned by three people and had over one ton of cocaine on board.
Large amounts of cocaine, often brought to the U.S. on boats, wash up on U.S. coasts annually. Researchers went to the Florida Keys to see how sharks might react.
The cocaine was first discovered at the White House on July 2.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer is requesting a staff-level briefing by July 14.
"Narco subs," which are commonly used by traffickers in Central and South America, move low in the water to escape detection.
In recent months, drug traffickers have attempted to conceal narcotics in unusual containers to evade detection.
Coast Guard helicopters and ships as well as Customs and Border Protection air and sea assets took part in the seizures and arrests.
Police said they first saw a red flag when the man and woman in the car "gave conflicting information about her 'due date.'"
Drugs have also been found hidden in toy chemistry sets, portraits of Jesus Christ, teddy bears and copper pipes.
Each package was marked with a different design, including one that appeared to mimic the Chanel logo.
No, this isn't a sequel to "Cocaine Bear" -- it's the real-life story of a wild cat rescued in Cincinnati that had been exposed to cocaine.
Almost 5,800 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $87 million, was found on board the roughly 50-foot-long submarine, officials said.
The story is indeed based on the true story of a bear who overdosed on cocaine in the 1980s.
"The scale of cocaine importation into Europe under the suspects' control and command was massive," the Europol policing agency said.
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is still on. Here's what happens during the annual sale.
Work crews are cleaning up after an early morning fire apartment fire forced more than a dozen people to evacuate.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
Prosecutors announced Tuesday that they are not yet ready to file new charges against Henry Stanley, 37, arrested five days ago on suspicion of killing his wife Megan Duncanson, 29.
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
A suspect was arrested as authorities investigated a bomb threat at a Sacramento library, officials said Tuesday.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is still on. Here's what happens during the annual sale.
We got a look at some newborns on display at the Sacramento Zoo and how a baby boom there could help protect some species from extinction.
A man and child died in a fire at an apartment complex in south Sacramento, officials said Monday.
On this first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump supporters are in solidarity like never before.
Thousands of music fans braved the heat to help celebrate the opening of a new outdoor Sacramento concert venue. Here's a look at the site and what's being done to keep people cool.
California has set a goal of having five million electric vehicles on the road in the next six years, and training is now underway to ensure there are enough people with the high-tech skills to maintain them.
A new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
Banking services from Patelco Credit Union halted following a ransomware attack have been mostly restored although questions about customers' personal information remained.
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson is back in court on Tuesday in a new effort to prove his innocence.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Lindsey Harding, the coach of the year last season with the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate, is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN first reported Tuesday.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers because the two sides haven't made progress on a new deal.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
One California lawmaker called out Musk for his announcement that he will move his companies to Texas, while another lawmaker agreed with the billionaire's concerns.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the second night of the 2024 RNC, where Donald Trump will become the GOP presidential nominee.
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
At least 58 illnesses have been reported across 27 states from now-recalled Diamond Shruumz brand products.
The Sears department store in Stockton, a longtime staple of the community, will be closing next month.
Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape.
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief.
Laura Allen says after months of trying to get her father's military service records from the Veterans Administration, she still didn't have them.
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
As more and more Americans struggle to save money these days, we found a 45-day challenge to save $1,000.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Jessie Fischer's Airbnb rental off Highway 140 was one of those homes flattened by the fire on the Fourth of July.
The Pay Fire in El Dorado County that broke out Saturday afternoon got dangerously close to multiple neighborhoods, but firefighters were able to stop it from destroying any homes.
Firefighters are battling a 168-acre fire that was reportedly started by an escaped campfire found by hikers in the Tahoe National Forest on Sunday evening, officials said.
As crews make progress on the Pay Fire in El Dorado County, local downtown businesses said they feel lucky the situation wasn't much worse.
All evacuation warnings were lifted Monday for a fire that sparked over the weekend near Placerville.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
Metro Fire officials say it's been a busy week for apartment fires in the Sacramento area.
A new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control.
The Stockton community is remembering Misty Holt-Singh who was killed 10 years ago Tuesday in a crime that left a lasting impact on the city.
Yolo County prosecutors announced Tuesday they are not yet ready to file new charges against Henry Stanley, 37, arrested on suspicion of killing his wife Megan Duncanson, 29.
We previously mentioned a Sears store in Stockton that's closing once had a bomb shelter underneath. Well, it wasn't the only building in our area that had one. In this segment of The Answer, we dig up a story Tony Lopez did several years ago on why our area was a target during the Cold War and where other bomb shelters can still be found today.