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Coast Guard recovers 50 pounds of marijuana in the Gulf
By Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· June 30, 2026
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PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/Gray News) - A tip from a good Samaritan led to the U.S. Coast Guard recovering a package containing 50 pounds of marijuana from the Gulf last week.The U.S. Coast Guard Station Panama City said it received a notification at about 1 p.m. June 26, from the Florida Fish and W...
Key takeaway Coast Guard Station Panama City said it received a notification at about 1 p.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
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