Record cocaine bust in Philadelphia nets $18 million worth of product

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Bricks of the white powdery substance were stuffed in duffel bags found in a shipping container aboard the MSC Desiree, which was traveling from Colombia to Europe, the source told ABC News. The total amount of cocaine, approximately 992 pounds, has a street value of about $18 million, and is the most

Authorities seized at least 450 kilograms of cocaine at the Port of Philadelphia on Tuesday morning, according to a source familiar with the massive drug bust.

Federal and local authorities inspected the container after noticing the bolts on the door had been tampered with, the source said.

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