Couple shocked to discover 65lb stash of cannabis in Amazon delivery

The couple were shocked to discover a large amount of cannabis in their order.
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Martin Coulter24 October 2017

A couple in Florida called the police after discovering 65lb of cannabis stashed in their Amazon delivery.

The husband and wife said they first realised something wasn't right when they opened their package - supposedly an order of four bins - and noticed the distinctive odour.

Speaking to their local news outlet WFTV, the couple, who asked not to be named, said: "They were extremely heavy, heavier than you think four empty bins would be."

Shocked, they reportedly discovered enormous wrapped bundles of cannabis inside the 27-gallon storage bins. They contacted the police shortly after about the drugs, which weighed around 30kg.

After exchanging emails with Amazon for more than a month, the couple eventually received a $150 (£110) gift card.

Police are investigating the delivery, which was reportedly sent via UPS from Massachusetts to Orlando via Amazon's Warehouse Deal.

A WFTV reporter took to Twitter to demonstrate his disbelief, writing: "Can you imagine? Amazon customers in Orlando got unexpected marijuana delivery - 65 pounds!"

Although the drugs were seized by police, the couple remained fearful that the intended recipient or someone involved in sending the drugs might break into their home.

"We didn't sleep there for a few days," said the woman, who is hoping to receive an apology from Amazon.

"There was no concern for a customer's safety. I mean, this could have turned into a worst-case scenario."

A spokesman for Amazon said: "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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