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Amazon cannabis delivery: Orlando couple shocked by find | Amazon cannabis delivery: Orlando couple shocked by find |
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A couple in the US state of Florida got a surprise when opening an Amazon delivery after finding 65lb (30kg) of cannabis inside, local media report. | A couple in the US state of Florida got a surprise when opening an Amazon delivery after finding 65lb (30kg) of cannabis inside, local media report. |
The pair from Orlando spoke anonymously to local media about the unwanted drugs drop. | The pair from Orlando spoke anonymously to local media about the unwanted drugs drop. |
They ordered plastic containers to use for storage, but the package arrived weighing far heavier than expected. | They ordered plastic containers to use for storage, but the package arrived weighing far heavier than expected. |
They said that Amazon had offered them $150 (£110) in compensation for the incident via email. | They said that Amazon had offered them $150 (£110) in compensation for the incident via email. |
Police in Florida told local news station WFTV9 they had seized the drugs and were investigating the incident, but said that no arrests had been made. | Police in Florida told local news station WFTV9 they had seized the drugs and were investigating the incident, but said that no arrests had been made. |
"When the first officer got here, she was in disbelief," one of the customers reportedly said. | "When the first officer got here, she was in disbelief," one of the customers reportedly said. |
"We were still pretty fearful our home would be broken into, and we didn't sleep there for a few days." | "We were still pretty fearful our home would be broken into, and we didn't sleep there for a few days." |
In a statement, Amazon told the BBC: "Our customer service team worked directly with the customer to address concerns and will work with law enforcement to investigate the case, as needed." | |
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