The Texas DPS reports that its troopers discovered more than $2 million in cash Friday during a traffic stop on an 18-wheeler in Zavala County, the DPS said in a release.
The cash was found inside two duffel bags when the truck was stopped in La Pryor at the intersection of Texas 57 and U.S. 82, the DPS said.
The driver, who was stopped for speeding and having no front license plate on the truck, denied that the money was his and he was let go, the DPS said. The investigation continues.
-- Lance Murray
The cash was found inside two duffel bags when the truck was stopped in La Pryor at the intersection of Texas 57 and U.S. 82, the DPS said.
The driver, who was stopped for speeding and having no front license plate on the truck, denied that the money was his and he was let go, the DPS said. The investigation continues.
-- Lance Murray
I BET IT WAS DRUG MONEY!
Posted by: hhhhh | July 12, 2010 at 07:52 PM
so they just let him go
Posted by: dd | July 13, 2010 at 12:17 AM
So let me get this right, our public servants are taking working peoples vehicles and towing and impounding them for no insurance. This clown had 2 million dollars in cash, and they let him walk away or drive away??? So the money was all they were after?? Surely there is more information missing to this story, RIGHT?
If the war on drugs is working, why are we still hearing about these large drug and money bust time after time???
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Posted by: Rusty White | July 13, 2010 at 05:54 AM
This just shows how important the trucking industry is to our country, railcars and container ships are even more important. The driver of the truck is probably a dead man once his employer finds out about his loss.
Posted by: arrbee | July 13, 2010 at 09:31 AM
Now hold on just a minute here. I'm certain I put $4 million in the truck.
Posted by: Notch Johnson | July 13, 2010 at 10:03 AM
It is not illegal to have money but of course it's suspected to be proceeds of drug related activites. In this type of case, the money is seized and held pending a property hearing. Since the driver said it was not his then the real owner must show ownership at the court hearing. If he doesnt show up, the money is forfeited to the State. If he does show then the the State can return it but with an IRS & DEA investigator handling the return. If you claim it then you better show where you paid the taxes. The truck driver will now be flagged in the DEA system as a mule or runner.
Posted by: John Briggs | July 13, 2010 at 12:13 PM
So did DPS keep the money and let the man go? Your story was unclear!
Posted by: Leta Ensey | July 14, 2010 at 08:00 AM