Coast Guard obtains 900 pounds of marijuana

Published August 17, 2014 3:50pm ET



MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has collected about 900 pounds of marijuana worth $800,000 after intercepting a go-fast boat near Haiti.

The Miami Herald reported (http://hrld.us/1t8RvQc ) a U.S. Customs and Border Protection aircraft crew discovered a vessel off the coast of Haiti on Tuesday night. According to the Coast Guard, the crew suspected illegal activity and contacted the Coast Guard to investigate.

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