ST. LUCIE COUNTY— Over 50 pounds of cocaine was found floating in the water off Fort Pierce Inlet State Park on North State Road A1A Wednesday afternoon.

Deputies said they received a tip about a suspicious package floating in the water.

Sheriff's officials said once the agency received the tip, deputies looked at the package and identified 57 pounds of cocaine wrapped in plastic and rope.

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The cocaine was taken to the Sheriff's Office where it will remain, deputies said.

Sheriff's officials said the agency might be able to fingerprint the packages, but it depends on how long they were in the water.

No one has been arrested in relation to deputies finding the packages of cocaine.

No further information was available Wednesday.

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