$3M worth of marijuana seized near Puerto Rico
Friday - 12/21/2012, 12:14pm ET
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Authorities in Puerto Rico say they have seized 3,500 pounds (1,588 kilograms) of marijuana worth $3 million.
The U.S. Coast Guard said Friday that the seizure occurred late Tuesday in waters south of the U.S. territory after crews spotted a suspicious boat and investigated.
Officials said three suspects have been arrested.
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