Large cocaine stash uncovered at Philippines wharf

Published March 24, 2014 1:54pm ET



DAVAO, Philippines (AP) — A large stash of high-grade cocaine was uncovered in the Philippines when several hidden packets tumbled from the ceiling of a shipping container in a private wharf, officials said Monday.

The find made Saturday totaled more than 50 kilograms (110 pounds) and an estimated worth about 300 million pesos ($6.7 million).

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