Posted on 07/15/2019 4:29:37 AM PDT by TigerClaws
In one of many largest drug busts in U.S. historical past, federal authorities in Philadelphia seized practically 20 tons of cocaineworth about $1 billion last month from a ship owned by JP Morgans asset management arm.
JP Morgan didnt instantly reply to a request for remark from Forbes.
U.S. Lawyer William McSwain mentioned in a tweet that the sheer quantity of cocaine may have killed hundreds of thousands of individuals. A federal criminal investigation into the alleged smuggling working is ongoing.
This is among the largest drug seizures in the United States historical past. This quantity of cocaine may kill hundreds of thousands MILLIONS of individuals. My Workplace is dedicated to keeping our borders safe, and streets secure from deadly narcotics, the tweet reads.
This isnt the primary time MSC has experienced issues with drug trafficking aboard its ships. Earlier this year, authorities in Philadelphia found 13 massive black duffel bags with a combined 450 bricks of cocaine being shipped in certainly one of MSCs shipping containers.
Sadly, delivery and logistics firms are every now and then affected by trafficking issues. MSC has a historical past of cooperating with U.S. federal legislation enforcement companies to assist disrupt illegal narcotics trafficking and works carefully with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the company stated in a statement.
“”the tweet reads.””
Is this what you’re referring to? It’s not the normal way of quoting tweets - who wouldn’t be looking for the ACTUAL tweet? I have to agree that saying it in plain English makes a lot more sense than the gibberish that’s usually printed from a tweet. Skip the rest of the day and go on to Tuesday or even Friday if you like. Maybe next week will be better - I sure hope so!
On the other hand - is this what you call italics?
“”U.S. Lawyer William McSwain mentioned in a tweet that the sheer quantity of cocaine may have killed hundreds of thousands of individuals. A federal criminal investigation into the alleged smuggling working is ongoing.””
Good grief - what a messed up thread....I guess it’s “unread” who said the tweet was in italics...once the ball started rolling, it just gathered more idiotic posts...I’m too tired to sort through it but if my posts don’t apply to you, just shift them over to unread.... My husband and I have been knee deep in doctor appointments for a week with more upcoming and I wonder if I’m coming or going. I thought this was one place I could stay out of trouble! Sorry if I stepped on toes...
Just read the excerpt. Just try to remember how many posts FReepers proudly claim posting without reading the article itself - - that was a generalization - not directed at you - just read the excerpt - just having fun - take a nap - look around for your sense of humor - I DO NOT DO POST WARS.
Good night - Off to Carrabas for a snack with the love of my life. Done.
Thanks....Last night was such a mess I couldn’t believe I was replying to my own posts! It’s been a rough few days. I finally signed off and went to bed...Hope your evening was a good one.
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