Jamaica authorities find large haul of cocaine in shipping container destined for China
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Jamaican authorities have seized a large haul of cocaine hidden in a shipping container at the capital's seaport.
In a Monday statement, the Jamaican Constabulary Force says officers seized 267 pounds (121 kilograms) of packaged cocaine stuffed in black bags among a shipment of lumber.
Authorities say the shipping container at Kingston's wharves originated in the South American country of Suriname and was destined for China.
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Police put the estimated street value of the seized drugs at nearly $1.3 million.
There have been no arrests. Police say the bust was made Sunday during a routine search operation.