Charter Fisherman Catches Kilo Of Cocaine Off Miami Coast

Introduction

MIAMI, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- A Florida charter boat captain contacted the Coast Guard when he reeled in an unusual catch -- a kilo of cocaine floating off the Miami coast.

#1 They Don't Have Any Idea About What Is Inside The Package

Mark Quartiano, aka "Mark the Shark," was fishing with charter clients about 2 miles off the Miami coast Wednesday when he and his crew spotted a package floating in the water.

The package was caught with a net and brought aboard, where Quartiano discovered it was a kilo of cocaine -- 2.2 pounds of the drug.

#2 It Was The Only Incident Happened Of Its Kind

Quartiano, who chronicled the find on Instagram, said it was the first time he had found cocaine in his 40 years of fishing.

"I've found marijuana, but never cocaine like this," Quartiano told.

#3 Picture Of Fisherman Holding The Package

Mark Quartiano, aka "Mark the Shark," holds the package of cocaine his charter fishing boat found off the coast of Miami.

#4 Package Is Delivered To Coastguards

Quartiano said the package was turned over to the Coast Guard when he returned to shore.