Yesterday, police in Jamaica Beach and Galveston were called to the West End beach after packages of cocaine washed ashore. FOX 26 Houston reports that the packages are believed to have been thrown overboard by a ship's crew attempting to dispose of their illegal cargo ahead of a raid.
While families enjoyed Easter celebrations, law enforcement gathered the suspected narcotics. The abc13 notes that the packages likely came from a vessel that encountered trouble offshore, with the contents never reaching their intended destination.
Details about the raid are unclear, and authorities are uncertain about how many more packages may wash up. Jamaica Beach officials have asked the public to stay alert and report any unusual packages to the Jamaica Beach Police Department. Law enforcement continues to investigate and protect the area.
