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Coast Guard recovers 50 pounds of marijuana in the Gulf

Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · As published by KGNS — Sitewide · June 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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S. Coast Guard. The operation resulted in the retrieval of a substantial amount of marijuana from the Gulf.

The package contained 50 pounds of the substance. This operation was made possible by a tip from a concerned individual. S.

Coast Guard Station or other news sources, such as KGNS or WJHG, which initially reported the story from Panama City, Florida.

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Category: local · Published: June 30, 2026 · Source: KGNS — Sitewide · Reading time: 1 min

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Published by	KGNS — Sitewide
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Source published	Jun 30, 2026
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Coast Guard recovers 50 pounds of marijuana in the Gulf

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