Over 2 pounds of narcotics washes ashore beach in Indian River County

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A kilo, over two pounds, of narcotics washed ashore a beach in Indian River County.

The Indian River County Sheriff's Office (IRCSO) said the Marine Unit was patrolling beaches after multiple calls came in regarding suspicious packages coming ashore. During a patrol, the package of narcotics was recovered.

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The sheriff's office is reminding families to keep a watchful eye on loved ones when visiting the county's beaches.

If any suspicious packages are observed, please notify the sheriff's office. Do not approach these packages or attempt to pick them up as the contents have been known to soak through and if absorbed onto the skin it could cause serious injury.